A Viennese chocolate sponge cake layered with apricot jam and finished with a glossy chocolate glaze.
40 min prep 45 min cook 40 min rest
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Melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie and let it cool until warm.
Beat the butter with half of the sugar for 4 minutes, until creamy.
Add the egg yolks and work the melted chocolate into the mixture.
Beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar for 5 minutes, until glossy and foamy.
Fold the flour and egg whites into the chocolate mixture without deflating it.
Bake the cake in a 175°C oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
Warm the apricot jam for 3 minutes and strain it, then split the cooled cake and spread jam between the layers and on top.
Prepare the glaze with the water, sugar, and chocolate, coat the cake, and rest for 35 minutes.
Serve the Sacher torte with cream.
💡 Tip: Warm and strain the apricot jam before spreading it; chunky jam leaves bumps under the glaze and looks uneven in the slice.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice the Sacher torte thinly and serve with optional unsweetened whipped cream and Turkish coffee.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~390
kcal calories
7
g protein
51
g carbs
18
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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