SACHERTORTE

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This German cake recipe makes an icing with apricot preserves to deliver an elegant chocolate cake.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Torte Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
5 eggs
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, softened
4 (1 ounce) squares chopped semisweet chocolate
6 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Have all ingredients at room temperature.
  • Melt the 5 ounces of the chocolate in a double boiler over hot water. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Separate the eggs. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat the egg yolks in gradually until light in color. Add the melted, cooled chocolate and beat it in. Gradually add the sifted flour to the batter.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry and fold them into the mixture. Pour batter into one ungreased 9 inch springform pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes. Allow cake to cool completely before removing from pan and icing. Once cool remove from pan and slice cake horizontally. Set top half aside and spread filling of pureed jam between the layers. Cover top and sides with warm Sachertorte icing.
  • To Make Sachertorte Icing: Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 4 ounces chocolate in a double boiler over hot water. Add the coffee and beat well. Sift and add the confectioners sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread the warm icing on the top and sides of the torte

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 110.5 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 118.2 mg, Sugar 46.4 g

Gloria Katulanya
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort. The cake is absolutely delicious.


Mercy Anyumba
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Mashghool Alam
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jody Lynn Hill
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This is the best Sachertorte recipe I've ever tried. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the chocolate glaze is rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.


Rana Rapjut
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.


Madilyn Wyers
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This is the perfect recipe for a classic Sachertorte. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the chocolate glaze is rich and decadent.


Martina Storry
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best Sachertorte he'd ever had.


Abokor Samale
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This cake is so rich and decadent, it's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Shannon Thandiwe
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I've tried many Sachertorte recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of chocolate and apricot.


Damilola Adebowale
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort. The cake is absolutely delicious.


SHAMOON KING
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Hani Shah
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Angelina Lyons
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This is the best Sachertorte recipe I've ever tried. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the chocolate glaze is rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.


Miyolo Mbuyelwa
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This cake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it.


Salman Sulema
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any special occasion.


L.D.
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The cake is absolutely delicious and the chocolate glaze is to die for. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Lolo Ahmed
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best Sachertorte he'd ever had. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate glaze was perfect.


Deepak Kunwar
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This was my first time making Sachertorte, and I was really happy with the results. The cake was delicious and the chocolate glaze was rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Hari Thapa
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I've tried many Sachertorte recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.


Sama Khaled
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This Sachertorte recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the apricot jam filling added a perfect touch of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.


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