Ingredients and Weight:
- 16 oz (450g) dark chocolate, melted
- 1 lb (454g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups (300g) sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including baking time)
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes at 350°F (175°C)
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine melted chocolate and softened butter. Mix well.
- Add sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Beat in eggs one by one, incorporating each egg before adding the next.
- Sift flour and baking powder together and gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Each slice provides about 500 calories (depending on the exact ingredients used).
- Fat: High in fat due to chocolate and butter content.
- Carbohydrates: Sugar-rich dessert.
- Protein: Moderate protein content from eggs and flour.
Dish Characteristics:
- A rich and chocolatey cake with a soft and moist texture.
- Originated in Austria, Sacher Torte is known for its chocolate and cocoa flavor.
- Traditionally served dusted with cocoa powder.
User Comments:
- "This is an excellent Sacher Torte recipe! The cake was moist and had a great chocolate flavor."
- "I love the rich taste of this dessert. The cocoa powder dusting on top was a great finishing touch."
- "This recipe made a beautiful Sacher Torte that was a hit with my family and friends."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Dark chocolate has a richer flavor than milk chocolate.
- Use softened butter, not melted, for the best results in texture and flavor.
- When baking, make sure the oven is preheated to the correct temperature to ensure even baking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before dusting with cocoa powder to prevent the powder from sinking into the cake.
