We wholeheartedly believe that chocolate is the best flavour for a sweet treat. Delicious chocolate may be found in puddings, tarts, and cakes with varying densities. You must try the Sacher-torte, though. Sacher-torte is an Austrian chocolate cake or torte that was supposedly created by Franz Sacher in 1832 in Vienna for Prince Metternich.
Sacher-torte suggestions
It’s a rich chocolate cake sandwiched with a thin layer of apricot jam and topped with a layer of dark chocolate frosting. Whipped cream is included in the serving as well! The cake’s thick batter transforms it into a tart. Use either apricot or plum jam; both work well. You may dress it up with bits of fruit or nuts if you want, but traditionally it’s served as a stunningly basic tart.
Easy preparation for a chocolate treat that tastes everything but. Tea or dinner party? We recommend this Sacher-torte.
Sacher-torte Recipe
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Austrian
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
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140g butter
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140g sugar
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5 whole eggs
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100g flour
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140g dark chocolate (at least 75%)
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water
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smooth plum jam
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melting chocolate for icing
Method
- Beat butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating constantly.
- Heat chocolate with a little water or milk until it is a thick syrup. Cool chocolate and add to above mixture.
- Beat with an egg beater until very thick, slowly fold in sifted flour.
- Put in 25cm cake tin and bake at 177°C (350°F) for 25 minutes.
- When cold slice through and spread generously with jam, replace upper half.
For the icing
- With a slab of chocolate softened, cover whole cake. Serve with whipped cream.