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Nutritional Values
350kcal
5gProtein
50gCarbs
16gFat
3gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
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Sacher Torte
How to order / say it
Say it
Sachertorte — [SAH-kher TORT]
Order
I'd like the Sacher Torte, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne die Sachertorte, bitte.
Say locally
Rich chocolate cake with a layer of apricot jam and dark chocolate icing.
Why try it?
The Sacher Torte is a Viennese delight, essential for understanding the Austrian love for pastries. It is also part of a culinary legacy associated with the majestic history of Austrian court desserts.
How it tastes
A dense and moist chocolate cake with a hint of fruitiness from the apricot jam, all enveloped in a silky dark chocolate glaze that is both indulgent and satisfying.
Origin & History — first documented: 1832
Created in 1832 by Franz Sacher for Prince Metternich, the Sacher Torte quickly gained fame for its sumptuous balance of chocolate and fruit flavors. Over time, it became a staple of Viennese and Austrian culinary tradition, now served globally.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 150 g unsalted butter
- 🍯 200 g dark chocolate
- 🥚 6 eggs
- 🍯 150 g sugar
- 🌾 150 g flour
- 🍯 200 g apricot jam
- 🥛 100 ml cream
Method
- 1 Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a baking pan. Melt chocolate with butter, then let it cool.
- 2 Separate eggs and beat yolks with sugar until fluffy, then fold in chocolate mixture.
- 3 Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, fold into batter with flour gently.
- 4 Pour batter into the pan, bake for 50 minutes, cool, spread with apricot jam, and cover with melted chocolate glaze.
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