SACHER TORTE
In this version of the classic Viennese Sacher torte, from Luisa Weiss's cookbook "Classic German Baking," two dense chocolate cake layers are filled and topped with rum-scented apricot jam, then coated in a fudgelike chocolate glaze. Making a perfect Sacher torte with a level top and pristine shiny icing takes patience and precision. But don't let that discourage you from having a go. Even if the glaze is slightly smudged and the top a bit askew, it will still taste delicious, and there are few cakes as richly satisfying as this. You can make a Sacher torte up to 3 days before serving. Store it under a cake dome or loosely covered, at room temperature. (Update: Some readers were having trouble with the glaze seizing in the original recipe. Luisa Weiss retested it, and we made some updates to the recipe that should clear it up.)
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a baking sheet in the oven and heat it to 350 degrees. Line bottom of a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper. Butter and lightly flour sides of the pan.
- Make the cake: Place chocolate and butter in a metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water and melt, stirring, until smooth. Set aside.
- Place egg yolks in bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Place whites in a separate, clean bowl.
- Add confectioners' sugar to yolks and whip together until fluffy, creamy and pale, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on, slowly drizzle in the melted chocolate and butter, and beat until fluffy and incorporated.
- Add salt to the bowl of egg whites and start beating them with a whisk or electric mixer. When whites show soft peaks, slowly add granulated sugar as you continue to beat. Do this until sugar has dissolved and egg whites are stiff and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour and cornstarch.
- Fold a third of the flour mixture into egg yolk mixture. Fold a third of the egg whites into egg yolk mixture. Repeat two more times, alternating flour mixture and then egg whites, until no white streaks remain.
- Gently scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Place on baking sheet in oven and wedge the handle of a wooden spoon in the oven door. Bake for 10 minutes and then remove spoon. Lower heat to 275 degrees, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes longer, or until a tester inserted into the cake's center comes out clean.
- Place cake pan on a rack for 10 minutes to cool, then invert cake, remove pan and peel off parchment paper. Let cake cool completely upside down. Once cooled, slice it in half horizontally into two layers. Place rack over a piece of parchment paper and move top half of cake to a large plate.
- Make the filling: Place jam and rum in a small pan, bring to a boil and continue to boil for a minute or two. Push apricot mixture through a sieve to get a smooth consistency. Let cool, then spread half of the mixture evenly on the bottom cake layer. Place second layer on top of the jam and press down slightly. Spread remaining jam over top and sides of cake. Let cool completely.
- Make the glaze: Place the sugar, water, and chocolate in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Boil, stirring frequently, until the glaze reaches 230°F/110°C, about 5 minutes. The mixture will be smooth, glossy, and pourable and will coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and let stand just until the bubbles die down.
- Slowly pour warm chocolate glaze evenly all over cake, letting excess drip down sides. Avoid using a spatula to spread glaze: It will stay glossiest if not touched. Reserve a little glaze in the pan to pour over any uncoated patches on the sides so that entire cake is coated. Gently wedge two spatulas under cake to transfer it to a serving plate. Let glaze set completely before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 784, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 136 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 135 milligrams, Sugar 101 grams, TransFat 1 gram
SACHER TORTE
This is pretty darn close to the original classic dessert produced by the Sacher Hotel in Vienna, Austria. It is a dense, not-too-sweet, apricot and chocolate concoction. It is a lot of work but WELL worth the effort!
Provided by Amy A
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Austrian
Time 5h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9-inch springform pan; place a circle of parchment paper inside, and butter that as well.
- Melt 4 ounces of chocolate in a metal bowl placed over gently simmering water. Stir frequently until melted, then remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Beat the butter together with confectioners' sugar until creamy. Mix in the melted chocolate, then beat in the egg yolks, one at a time. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with white sugar until stiff and glossy. Fold into chocolate mixture, then fold in cake flour, until incorporated. Pour into prepared springform pan, and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry, about 45 minutes. Cool pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then run a small knife around the edge and remove the sides of the pan. Allow cake to cool completely on the base of the pan. When cool, remove from pan, and remove parchment paper; slice cake in half horizontally.
- Bring 1/4 cup water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. When the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear, remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons rum. Brush 1/3 of the syrup onto the cut side of the cake bottom.
- Puree the apricot preserves with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat in a small saucepan, and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining rum, then spread 1/3 of the jam mixture onto the cut side of the cake bottom. Place the top of the cake onto the bottom. Brush the outside of the cake with the remaining syrup, then spread remaining apricot preserves over the top and sides; refrigerate until the icing is ready.
- To make the icing, melt 9 ounces of chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth. Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, then stir into melted chocolate. Cool slightly, stirring often, until the chocolate reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Set the cake on a cooling rack set over a cookie sheet or waxed paper to catch any drips. Pour the icing on top of the cake, and spread around the edges; allow excess icing to drip through the rack. Cool cake to room temperature, then carefully remove from the cooling rack using a spatula. Transfer to a dessert plate and store in the refrigerator. Allow cake to come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Cholesterol 123.1 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 92.7 mg, Sugar 49.7 g
SACHER TORTE
Guests will be surprised to hear that this Sacher torte recipe starts with a convenient cake mix. Each bite features chocolate, almonds and apricots. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine apricots and amaretto; let stand 15 minutes. In another bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, oil and apricot mixture. Beat on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium 2 minutes. , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 22-27 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For filling, heat apricot preserves and amaretto on low in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, until preserves are melted; set aside. , For glaze, combine cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place 1 layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Top with another layer; spread with a third of the glaze. Cover with third layer and remaining filling. Top with remaining layer; spread top and sides of torte with remaining glaze. If desired, spread toasted almonds on edges or sides of torte. Refrigerate several hours before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
WOLFGANG'S SACHERTORTE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h42m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9 by 2-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine the chocolate and butter and melt over a double boiler. Set aside to cool. In a mixer, using a wire whisk, whip the egg yolks with 1 ounce sugar until light and ribbony. Beat in the chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks. Slowly add the remaining 3 ounces of sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks. Fold in the flour and then fold in 1/3 of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Fold in the remaining egg whites, gently but thoroughly. Pour into prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until done. To check for doneness, insert a paring knife in center of cake. It should come out dry. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack.
- To make the apricot filling: puree the apricot preserves. Stir in brandy.
- Slice the cake into 3 equal layers. Spread half of the apricot filling on the bottom layer. Top with a second layer of cake. Spread the remaining apricot filling and top with the last layer of cake. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- To make the glaze: in a bowl, combine the chocolate and butter. Melt over a double-boiler. Bring the cream to a boil. Stir into the melted chocolate. Cool until it reaches glazing consistency. Spread over and around the cake. Chill for another 30 minutes before serving. Serve a slice with Schlagobers or whipped cream.
SACHER TORTE (HEALTHIER VERSION)
This is quite a beautiful cake. It may look complicate, but fear not - this cake is not complicated, as it gets a head start from a box mix. The dried apricots studded throughout the cake and the apricot preserve filling make it especially moist and rich. But - this is a "makeover" recipe, making it healthier than a traditional recipe; so use the the "light" ingredients as listed to ensure that it is healthier.
Provided by Celeste
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- TO MAKE THE CAKE: Preheat the oven to 350^F. Lightly coat two 8" round cake pans with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the apricots, hot water, and rum extract. Set aside to soak for 10 minutes, or until the apircots are very soft.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat the ehh whites for 1 minute, or until foamy. Beat in the buttermilk, prunes, and vanilla extract until blended. Add the apricot mixture and the cake mix. Beat on low spead just until moistened. Beat for 2 minutes longer at high speed. Scrape into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until wooden picks inserted into the center of the cake layers come out clean. Cool on racks for 15 minutes. Invert onto the racks and cool completely.
- TO MAKE THE FILLING: In a small saucepan, melt the preserves and rum extract over low heat. Set aside.
- TO MAKE THE GLAZE: In a small microwaveable cup, combine the chocolate chips and oil. Cook in microwave on high for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat just until the chocolate can be stirred into a smooth glaze. (The chips will not melt compeletely in the microwave oven, but they will get shiny and soft enough to stir until smooth.).
- TO ASSEMBLE THE TORTE: Using a long serrated knife, carefully slice each cake layer in half through the side to make a total of 5 layers. Place 1 layer on a serving plate and spread with one-quarter of the filling. Repeat the layering with the remaining cake and filling. Spread the last of the filling on the top cake layer.
- Carefully pour the glaze over the center of the cake, directing the glaze evenly over the top and sides. Allow the glaze to harden for 5 minutes. Press the almonds decoratively into the sides of the cake. Slice with a serrated knife and serve.
Nutrition Facts :
SACHER TORTE SQUARES
Sacher torte is a Viennese cake that requires several steps. My squares are an easy alternative, but they still feature the classic apricot and chocolate flavors. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, apricot filling, eggs and vanilla; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean., Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack. In a small bowl, mix preserves and vanilla; spread over warm cake., In a small saucepan, combine butter, sugar and cream; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Spread over cake; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SACHER TORTE
A traditional Austrian torte. The original Sacher-Torte has been famous since 1832 and the original recipe a well-kept secret. I have not yet tried this recipe made with gluten free flour. Best made with good quality dark chocolate
Provided by Jubes
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to moderately 160°C (325F.).
- Grease a deep 23 cm round cake pan. Line the base with a good baking paper.
- Combine the chocolate and water in a small saucepan. stir over a low heat until the chocolate is melted. Cool. (you can use the microwave for this step. Be very careful not to overcook the chocolate).
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until well combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well between addition.
- Stir in sifted flour, almond meal and cocoa.
- Stir in the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for about 70 minutes.
- When cooked allow the cake to stand in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.
- When the cake has cooled, split the cake in half. Sandwich together with the apricot jam.
- Return the cake to the wire rack and cover the entire cake wiith a thin layer of ganache. Work the ganache over the cake quickly before it has time to set.
- To make the ganache: heat the chocolate and cream in a double saucepan or in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until the chocolate has melted. Strain the ganache before spreading over the cake.
- Decorate: the torte is traditionally decorated by writing, in chocolate, the word "Sacher" a top of the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.4, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 89.9, Sodium 233.5, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 23.9, Protein 8
SACHER TORTE
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories project, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the bottom of three nine-inch or 10-inch pans (foil pans are good). Line the bottoms with waxed paper and grease the paper.
- When separating the eggs, reserve two extra yolks for the frosting. Add salt to egg whites and beat until peaks just begin to firm. Add the sugar a little at a time, beating constantly. Beat a few more minutes till stiff and glossy.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and butter over hot water. Cool a little and add vanilla. Then add this to the yolks, stirring with a wire whisk. It will be thick.
- Add a third of the whites to the chocolate mixture and stir well. Pour onto the remaining whites and sift in flour. Fold altogether with whisk, being careful not to overmix but not leaving any white lumps showing.
- Pour into pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Turn onto rack and peel off the paper.
- Make the frosting. Combine chocolate, cream, corn syrup and sugar in a small heavy pan and heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved and the chocolate is melted. Raise heat to medium and cook to 224 to 226 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer (soft ball). Using a small wire whisk, beat the hot mixture into the egg yolks. Cool and stir in vanilla.
- When cake is cool, spread apricot preserves between layers and pour frosting over the cake, smoothing sides with spatula. Chill well. Serve cake at almost room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 400, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 69 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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