Did you know one chocolate cake changed an entire empire?..
Back in 1832, a 16-year-old chef named Franz Sacher created a dessert that would become legendary!..
A rich, chocolate cake with apricot jam and the glossiest chocolate glaze…
It was so delicious, it won the heart of Austria’s royal court!..
Today, only one place in the world serves the real Sacher Cake….
Can you guess where it is?…
The “Original Sachertorte”, made with the secret recipe passed down through generations, is exclusively served at Hotel Sacher in Vienna. While many places around Austria and the world offer their versions, only Hotel Sacher holds the rights to sell the “Authentic Sacher-Torte”. You can even enjoy it at their cafes or order it online.
Famous Sachertorte! The Best Recipe for the Chocolate Queen
Ingredients:
¾ cup sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
6 large eggs
5 oz cooking chocolate (about ½ cup)
A pinch of salt
½ cup powdered sugar
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
For the glaze:
7 oz cooking chocolate (about ½ cup)
4 tablespoons butter
For the jam:
7 oz fruit jam (apricot preferred)
Instructions:
Prepare the batter: Beat the sugar, vanilla sugar, and softened butter until fluffy. Add the egg yolks and mix well. Melt the chocolate over a double boiler, then gently stir it into the yolk and sugar mixture.
Whip the egg whites: Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and continue whipping for another few minutes.
Combine ingredients: Fold one-third of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining egg whites with the flour and baking powder, then gently mix into the chocolate batter.
Bake the cake: Grease a round cake pan and pour the batter in. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 45 minutes. Let the cake cool completely.
Glaze the cake: Spread the fruit jam (apricot works best) evenly over the cooled cake. Then, prepare the glaze by melting the chocolate and butter together, then pour it over the cake, spreading it evenly to cover.
