Sacher Cake
8 servings
100 minutes
The Sacher cake is a true embodiment of Viennese culinary elegance, created in 1832 for Prince Metternich by young Franz Sacher. Its rich, intense chocolate flavor is harmoniously complemented by a tangy note of apricot jam, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and light fruity freshness. The delicate sponge is soaked with aromatic jam, while the velvety chocolate glaze envelops it in a smooth, shiny surface. This cake is not just a dessert but part of history, traditionally served with whipped cream and a cup of strong coffee. Each piece is an exquisite journey into the era of Viennese refinement.
1
Separate the yolks from the whites; melt half of the dark chocolate and 2/3 of the butter in a water bath; beat the yolks with half of the sugar until thick foam, pour the chocolate into the yolks, mix gently, add flour and mix.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
- Sugar: 120 g
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Butter: 180 g
- Wheat flour: 125 g
2
Whip the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
- Sugar: 120 g
3
Add part of the egg whites to the dough to soften it, mix with a spatula, and incorporate the remaining egg whites to make the dough runnier.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
4
Pour the batter into the mold and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 40 minutes; cool, then cut the cooled sponge cake in half lengthwise.
- Wheat flour: 125 g
5
Put the jam in a saucepan, heat on low for 3 minutes, strain through a sieve; spread half of the strained jam on the cake layer; cover with the second layer; mix the remaining jam with lemon juice, bring to a boil, and brush the cake on all sides with a brush or spatula.
- Apricot jam: 120 g
- Lemon: 50 g
6
Melt the remaining butter with the dark chocolate in a water bath, pour the glaze over the cake, and spread it evenly across the surface.
- Butter: 180 g
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
7
Put milk chocolate in a piping bag and melt it in the microwave; cut the tip of the bag and decorate the cake.
- Milk chocolate: 60 g
