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A slice of Austrian Sachertorte with glossy chocolate glaze, apricot jam, and whipped cream.

Classic Austrian Sachertorte

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A rich Austrian chocolate sponge layered with apricot jam and coated in glossy chocolate glaze.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Austrian
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Cake
  • 6 oz dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup for whites
  • 6 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/2 cup apricot jam warmed
Glaze
  • 5 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup or honey
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped, for serving

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Offset spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Bake the sponge:
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line the base of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and grease the sides.
  2. Melt 6 ounces chocolate and cool slightly. Beat the butter with 1/2 cup sugar, then beat in the egg yolks and melted chocolate.
  3. Beat the whites with the remaining sugar to soft peaks. Fold them into the chocolate mixture alternately with the flour.
  4. Spread into the pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely on a rack.
Fill and glaze:
  1. Split the cake horizontally. Spread the warmed apricot jam between the layers and over the top and sides. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the cream and corn syrup until steaming. Pour over the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Let cool until slightly thickened.
  3. Pour the glaze over the chilled cake and smooth the top. Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Serve:
  1. Slice with a warm knife and serve with softly whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 8gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 75mgFiber: 3gSugar: 37g

Notes

  • Do not overbake the sponge.
  • Chilling makes the glaze easier to smooth.
  • Use a serrated knife for clean layers.