Description
A classic chocolate cake layered with apricot jam and coated in rich chocolate ganache, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz Dark Chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 4 oz Unsalted Butter
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Apricot Jam (or Raspberry Jam)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Make sure everything is measured out and at room temperature.
- Prepare the chocolate ganache: Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- Whip the eggs and sugar: Beat until pale and fluffy.
- Combine the melted chocolate into the egg mixture and fold in the flour carefully.
- Bake the batter in a greased cake pan at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Prepare apricot jam in a saucepan until pourable.
- Assemble the cooled cake by spreading apricot jam between the layers.
- Make ganache topping by re-heating leftover chocolate mixture with heavy cream.
- Chill the cake and allow ganache to set before slicing.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Pairs well with fruity coffee or dessert wine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Sacher Cake, chocolate cake, dessert recipe, family recipe, Austrian dessert, baking