SACHER TORTE

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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

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup amaretto
1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
FILLING:
2/3 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon amaretto
GLAZE:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup toasted sliced almonds, optional

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.

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