{"id":"sachertorte_c9efb42da0","slug":"sachertorte","title":"Sachertorte","description":"The legendary Viennese chocolate cake consisting of a dense, rich chocolate sponge layered with tart apricot jam and encased in a smooth, dark chocolate glaze.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":50,"totalMinutes":80,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"150g dark chocolate, chopped","name":"Dark Chocolate","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"5.3","usUnit":"oz","form":"chopped","notes":"min 60% cocoa","group":"Cake","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"150g unsalted butter, softened","name":"Butter","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"softened","notes":"unsalted","group":"Cake","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"150g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"divided","group":"Cake","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"6 large eggs, separated","name":"Egg","quantity":6,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":6,"usUnit":"piece","form":"separated","notes":"large","group":"Cake","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"150g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"sifted","notes":"","group":"Cake","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Cake","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"","group":"Cake","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"200g apricot jam","name":"Apricot Jam","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"smooth","notes":"heated and strained","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"200g dark chocolate for glaze","name":"Dark Chocolate","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"7.1","usUnit":"oz","form":"chopped","notes":"for glaze","group":"Glaze","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"150ml heavy cream","name":"Cream","quantity":150,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Glaze","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Melt 150g of dark chocolate and 150g of butter together in a bain-marie or microwave. Let it cool slightly.","group":"Cake Batter","title":"Melt 150g of dark chocolate and 150g of butter together","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cake Batter"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large bowl, whisk the 6 egg yolks with half of the sugar and the vanilla extract until pale and creamy. Gradually stir in the melted chocolate mixture.","group":"Cake Batter","title":"Whisk the 6 egg yolks","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cake Batter"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a separate clean bowl, whisk the 6 egg whites with a pinch of salt and the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture, then carefully fold in the rest.","group":"Cake Batter","title":"Whisk the 6 egg whites","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cake Batter"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Sift the 150g of flour over the mixture and fold it in gently using a spatula until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared tin.","group":"Baking","title":"Sift the 150g of flour","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake for 45-50 minutes. The cake is done when a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake for 45-50 minutes","timerMinutes":50,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers. Heat the apricot jam and spread half of it over the bottom layer. Place the second layer on top. Coat the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining jam.","group":"Assembling","title":"Slice the cooled cake horizontally","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembling"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"To make the glaze, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Pour it over the 200g of chopped dark chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Pour the glaze over the cake, smoothing the top and sides with a palette knife.","group":"Glazing","title":"To make the glaze","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Glazing"}],"notes":"For the most authentic taste, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa solids. Ensure the apricot jam is smooth; if it has chunks, strain it through a sieve before using.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Austrian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["9-inch springform pan","whisk","spatula","palette knife","wire rack"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cake","note":"9-inch round cake"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The cake tastes even better the next day as the apricot jam soaks into the layers."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge. Serve at room temperature for the best texture.","reheatingNotes":"Not recommended to reheat as it will melt the glaze."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsachertorte_c9efb42da0%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cf440b8c-e6a9-453a-acdd-2fff6355008a","imageAlt":"Sachertorte — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["chocolate","cake","austrian","classic","dessert","viennese"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sachertorte","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:14:54.981Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:14:54.981Z","related":[{"id":"sumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba","slug":"cherry-lemon-juice","title":"Cherry Lemon Juice","description":"A refreshing and vibrant Western European beverage blending the sweetness of ripe cherries with the zing of fresh lemon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Portuguese"]},"course":["dessert","drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac0d265a-e1f1-4435-bb98-a8ca3a53f992","imageAlt":"Cherry Lemon Juice — recipe cover","tags":["cherry","lemon","juice","refreshing","beverage","summer","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"scone_18b5c7aa9a","slug":"classic-british-scones","title":"Classic British Scones","description":"A traditional Western European snack that is light, fluffy, and slightly crumbly. 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