Description
Classic Sachertorte is a traditional Austrian chocolate cake with a dense, rich crumb layered with apricot jam and coated in a smooth dark chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
- 140 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 140 g unsalted butter, softened
- 110 g powdered sugar
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 110 g granulated sugar
- 140 g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 200 g apricot jam
- 200 g dark chocolate (for glaze)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Melt dark chocolate and allow to cool slightly.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg yolks one at a time, then mix in melted chocolate.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites with granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture.
- Fold in flour and salt until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, then slice cake horizontally in half.
- Warm apricot jam and spread evenly between layers and over the top.
- Heat cream until just simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth.
- Pour glaze over cake, smoothing evenly. Allow to set before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for authentic flavor.
- Allow glaze to set fully before slicing.
- Traditionally served with unsweetened whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian