Sacher Torte
Sacher Torte

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The world's most famous cake, the Original Sacher-Torte, is the consequence of several lucky twists of fate. The guests loved it, and it became known as the Sacher Torte. Sacher torte is one of the few recipes we actually know the true origin of, unlike many other desserts from around the world. The Sachertorte is a refined, elegant combination of chocolate flavors, complemented by a compulsory mound of Schlag.

Sacher Torte is one of the most well liked of recent trending meals in the world. It’s simple, it is quick, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. They are fine and they look fantastic. Sacher Torte is something which I have loved my whole life.

To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have sacher torte using 20 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Sacher Torte:
  1. Take Cake base:
  2. Make ready 150 g soft butter
  3. Get 150 g powdered sugar
  4. Make ready 1/2 vanilla bean (or 1 Tbsp vanilla sugar, or 1 tsp extract)
  5. Get 7 egg yolks
  6. Take 150 g dark couverture chocolate
  7. Get 1-2 Tbsp Brandy or rum (optional)
  8. Take 7 egg whites
  9. Take 30 g sugar
  10. Prepare 150 g cake flour
  11. Take 1 tsp baking powder (optional)
  12. Take Fruit jam glaze:
  13. Make ready 120 g apricot, red current or raspberry jam
  14. Prepare 50 g sugar
  15. Make ready 4 Tbsp water
  16. Take 1 Tbsp lemon juice (1/2 lemon squeezed)
  17. Make ready Chocolate icing:
  18. Take 200 g sugar
  19. Make ready 125 ml water
  20. Prepare 150 g dark couverture chocolate

Sacher torte is a classic Austrian chocolate cake layered with apricot preserves. Lidia Bastianich's version uses the preserves three ways: for moistening the cake layers, as a thick filling. (Sacher Cake, Sacher Torte) The original Sachertorte is the most famous Austrian cake. It is a classic, layered chocolate sponge cake that is thinly coated with high-quality apricot jam and topped with chocolate icing. Sachertorte is said to taste the best when accompanied by a small cloud of unsweetened whipped cream on the side.

Instructions to make Sacher Torte:
  1. Preheat oven to 170C. Oil and dust with flour a 26 cm springform.
  2. Cream the butter with the powdered sugar, and vanilla/vanilla sugar until fluffy. Add the egg yolks one by one and stir in the warm, melted chocolate. Add brandy/rum if using.
  3. Beat the egg whites with the sugar until stiff peaks form then pour over the creamed butter/sugar. Sieve the flour over top the egg whites and fold in lightly until well mixed.
  4. Pour the batter into the springform and even out.
  5. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the center. For the first 12 minutes, prop the oven door open the width of a finger so the batter can rise before forming a crust. Let cool overnight.
  6. Make the jam glaze: In a small pot, cook the jam with the sugar, water and lemon juice. When it boils down to a third, run it through a sieve.
  7. While still hot, spread over the cake and let cool for at least 2 hours before spreading the chocolate topping.
  8. Make the chocolate icing: Cook the sugar in the water for 5 minutes. Let cool somewhat.
  9. Melt the chocolate in a water bath and gradually stir in the sugar water.
  10. Stirring frequently, let the icing cool until creamy yet still fairly liquid-y. (The consistency depends on the temperature). When it’s the correct consistency, immediately spread over the cake.
  11. Let cool. Serve with whipped cream if you like.

It is a classic, layered chocolate sponge cake that is thinly coated with high-quality apricot jam and topped with chocolate icing. Sachertorte is said to taste the best when accompanied by a small cloud of unsweetened whipped cream on the side. Franz Sacher-The creator of the original Sacher Torte. The Original Sacher Torte in Vienna is recognized by its' official Sacher chocolate seal. That's how you know you are tasting the very best.

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