Sachertorte

The Sachertorte was created in 1832 by Franz Sacher, a 16-year-old apprentice chef, for Prince Wenzel von Metternich in Vienna, Austria.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 190 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Sachertorte

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Austrian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 200 gram Unsalted butter
• 150 gram Granulated sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 150 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Apricot jam
• 200 gram Dark chocolate (for glaze)
• 1 cup Heavy cream (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
4. Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Gradually fold in the flour until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cake has cooled, spread a layer of apricot jam on top.
10. For the glaze, melt the dark chocolate and heavy cream together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
11. Pour the glaze over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
12. Let the glaze set for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.