Sacher Torte
The original recipe for Sacher Torte was created by Franz Sacher, a royal chef from Vienna. The original recipe is a closely guarded secret but this one I have found to be utterly delicious anyway!If you wish to bake a Sacher Torte you will need to gather together the following ; INGREDIENTS 8oz/225g dark chocolate 4oz/115g golden caster sugar 5oz/150g unsalted butter, softened 4oz/115g plain flour, sieved 8 medium sized eggs, separated For the glaze 8oz/225g apricot jam 1 tbsp lemon juice For the icing 8oz/225g dark chocolate 7oz/200g golden caster sugar 1 tbsp golden syrup 8 fl oz/250mls double cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Chocolate curls to decorate METHOD Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas 4. Grease and line an 8" round, deep springform baking tin. In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Separate the eggs and add the egg yolks one at a time to the mixing bowl whisking after each addition. Beat in the melted chocolate. Sieve the flour into the mixture and carefully fold in until well combined. In a clean bowl with clean attachments whisk up the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Gradually fold the egg whites into the mixture stirring carefully. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the centre of the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes until firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing horizontally in half creating two layers. Put the apricot jam and the lemon juice for the glaze into a saucepan and heat gently until melted and smooth. Allow to cool and then brush the glaze over the cut surfaces and sides of each cake layer. Sandwich the two layers together using the best one for the top. Place all the icing ingredients into a saucepan and heat gently, stirring until thick. Simmer for a few minutes until the temperature registers 200F/95C on a sugar thermometer. Allow to cool and pour over the cake, spreading evenly over the top and sides. Decorate with the chocolate curls and leave to set. Serve your Sacher Torte or store in an airtight container.
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