Sachertorte

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• Unsalted butter: ½ cup (113g), softened
• Powdered sugar: ½ cup (60g), sifted
• Dark chocolate: 4 ounces (115g), melted and slightly cooled
• Egg yolks: 6 large, room temperature
• Granulated sugar: ½ cup (100g)
• Egg whites: 6 large, room temperature
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125g), sifted

For the Filling:

• Apricot jam: ½ cup (150g), strained to remove chunks

For the Glaze:

• Dark chocolate: 5 ounces (150g), finely chopped
• Heavy cream: ⅓ cup (80ml)

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Directions

1. Prepare the Cake Batter:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
   • In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the melted chocolate to the butter mixture and mix until smooth. Stir in the egg yolks, one at a time.
   • In another bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
   • Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions. Then, fold in the sifted flour until just combined.

2. Bake the Cake:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
   • Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing it.

3. Add the Filling:

   • Once the cake is cool, slice it horizontally into two layers.
   • Spread a thin layer of apricot jam on the bottom layer, then place the top layer back on. Spread a thin layer of jam over the entire cake.

4. Prepare the Glaze:

   • Heat the cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
   • Pour the glaze over the cake, spreading it evenly over the top and sides. Let it set at room temperature.

5. Serve:

   • Slice and serve the Sachertorte with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

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Nutritional Information

Serves: 12 slices

Per Slice:

• Calories: ~320 kcal
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Sugars: 24g
• Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 40mg
• Fiber: 2g