Wiener Sachertorte
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A classic Viennese chocolate cake with a layer of apricot jam and a dark chocolate icing.
- Author: Michael Kuche
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
- Diet: vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- Melt the chocolate and let it cool.
- In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in the cooled chocolate and vanilla.
- Mix the flour and cocoa powder, then incorporate into the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes.
- Let the cake cool, then cut it in half and spread apricot jam between the layers.
- Cover the cake with dark chocolate icing.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the cake sit overnight before serving.
- Use high-quality chocolate for a richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg