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Sacher Torte

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  • 55 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Cake Base

    • 🍫 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
    • 🧈 ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 🧂 ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
    • 🥚 6 large eggs, separated, divided
    • 🧂 ½ cup white sugar
    • 🧂 2 tablespoons white sugar
    • 1 cup cake flour

  • Filling

    • 💧 ¼ cup water
    • 🧂 ¼ cup white sugar
    • 3 tablespoons dark rum, divided
    • 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
    • 💧 1 tablespoon water

  • Icing

    • 🍫 9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
    • 🥛 3 ounces heavy cream

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2

Melt 4 ounces of semisweet chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring to prevent scorching. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

3

Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until creamy. Mix in melted chocolate and egg yolks, one at a time.

4

Beat egg whites and gradually add white sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form. Fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the cake flour. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

5

Bake the cake for 45 minutes. Let it cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then remove the sides and cool completely on a wire rack.

6

Meanwhile, make the syrup: Bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in 2 tablespoons rum.

7

Prepare the apricot filling: Blend apricot preserves with water, then simmer until thickened. Stir in remaining rum.

8

Slice the cake into two layers. Brush syrup on the bottom layer, spread apricot filling, repeat with the top layer. Chill the assembled cake.

9

Make the icing: Melt chocolate in a double boiler, then mix with simmered heavy cream until smooth. Allow to cool to a spreadable consistency.

10

Spread the icing over the chilled cake, covering both the top and the sides. Allow icing to set before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

470

Calories

  • 7g
    Protein
  • 63g
    Carbs
  • 23g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Ensure the chocolate is fully melted and slightly cooled to avoid curdling the batter.For cleaner layers, use a sharp serrated knife to slice the cake.Serve the torte at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.