Austrian sachertorte

A torte in Europe is a kind of cake. There's a type that is traditional in Austria that will be appreciated by dessert lovers anywhere.

Ingredients

8 egg
1⁄2 cup butter
7 ounces chocolate (3 oz for torte, 4 oz for frosting)
1⁄2 cup flour
2 tablespoons jam (apricot jam)
1⁄2 cup water
1 cup confectioner's sugar (half for the torte, half for the frosting)

Instructions

Blend the eggs, while 3 oz of the chocolate melt in a pan at low heat. Then pour both on the flour and mix well. Add butter and stir, then add the sugar and repeat. Add a dash of vanilla. Pour the cake mix into a pan that will make a layer about an inch thick.

Bake at 300°F (150°C) for an hour. Let the torte cool for an hour, then brush with apricot jam.

While it's cooling, prepare the frosting. Boil 1/2 cup of water and add 1/2 cup sugar, stirring continuously. Melt 4 oz of the chocolate over a low heat and pour in, stirring continuously.

Frost to taste.

A piece of sacher torte served with whipped cream.
Yield
12 servings
Preparation time 30 minutes
Cooking time 1 hour
Total time
1 hour, 30 minutes

Source

Austrian cuisine

moderate, baking
desserts, treats, holiday dishes
Austrian food recipes
Food in Europe