Sacher Torte: A Must-Try Recipe for Any Chocolate Lover
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Sacher Torte is a classic Austrian chocolate cake that is known for its rich, dense chocolate flavor and its smooth, apricot-jam filling. The cake was invented in 1832 by Franz Sacher, a young pastry chef who worked for Prince Metternich, the Austrian foreign minister. The cake was originally created as a last-minute dessert for a dinner party hosted by Prince Metternich, and it quickly became a favorite among the prince's guests.
Here is a recipe for making Sacher Torte at home:
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler or in the microwave.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Beat in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Sift the flour into the batter and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just comes to a boil. Remove from heat and add the chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and let set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Use high-quality ingredients, such as dark chocolate, butter, and eggs.
- Be sure to measure your ingredients carefully.
- Do not overbake the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the cake.
- Serve the cake with a side of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
