How to Make the Perfect Sachertorte
Austrian · Easy · 60 min · 12 servings
This classic Viennese chocolate cake is simplified into a kid friendly recipe that little bakers will love making with parents. It features rich chocolate layers with apricot jam that kids find deliciously fun to spread and assemble.
Why this recipe works
This Sachertorte recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 60 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 380 calories with 6g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 200 g dark chocolate chips
- 150 g unsalted butter softened
- 150 g powdered sugar
- 4 whole eggs
- 150 g all purpose flour
- 150 g apricot jam
- 100 g milk chocolate for topping
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Melt and Mix
Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second bursts stirring between each burst until smooth. Beat softened butter with powdered sugar until fluffy then stir in the melted chocolate.
Step 2: Add Eggs and Flour
Separate eggs and beat yolks into the chocolate mixture one at a time. In a separate bowl whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold flour into the chocolate mixture then gently fold in egg whites until just combined.
Step 3: Bake the Cake
Pour batter into a greased 9 inch round cake pan and bake at 180 degrees C for 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before removing from the pan.
Step 4: Fill and Glaze
Slice cake in half horizontally and spread apricot jam on the bottom layer. Replace the top layer then melt milk chocolate and pour over the entire cake smoothing with a spatula for a glossy finish.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- dark chocolate chips → milk chocolate chips for a sweeter less intense flavor kids prefer
- apricot jam → strawberry jam or raspberry jam for a fruitier kid friendly filling
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overmixing the egg whites into the batter which deflates the cake causing it to be dense
- Not cooling the cake completely before slicing which causes the jam filling to slide out
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 380 calories, 6g protein, 48g carbs, 19g fat, 3g fiber.
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