Austrian Sachertorte – Rich Chocolate Cake

Sachertorte is a decadent Austrian chocolate cake layered with apricot jam and coated with a smooth dark chocolate glaze. A true Viennese indulgence.

Ingredients (Serves 8):

• 150g dark chocolate
• 150g unsalted butter
• 100g powdered sugar
• 6 eggs, separated
• 100g all-purpose flour
• 200g apricot jam
• For glaze: 100g dark chocolate, 80ml heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate and butter; cool slightly.
2. Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale, add chocolate mixture.
3. Fold in flour gently.
4. Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks, fold into batter.
5. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 40–45 mins. Cool.
6. Slice cake horizontally, spread apricot jam, reassemble.
7. Prepare glaze by melting chocolate with cream, pour over cake. Chill before serving.

Austrian Tip:
Serve with whipped cream to balance the rich chocolate flavor.