Sachertorte

A dense Viennese chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam, covered in a smooth, shiny chocolate glaze.

Sachertorte: A Sachertorte with a smooth shiny chocolate glaze, one slice cut showing the thin apricot jam layer, a dollop of whipped cream
  • Cakes, cookies, pastries and baked goods
  • Austria

Also called: Cookbook:Sachertorte

Sachertorte is credited to Franz Sacher, who created it in Vienna in 1832. The cake is a rich chocolate sponge made with butter, eggs and chocolate. It is split and spread with apricot jam, then the whole cake is brushed with more jam and coated in a firm chocolate glaze.

The jam keeps the cake moist and adds a fruity contrast to the chocolate. In Vienna it is traditionally served with a large spoonful of lightly sweetened or unsweetened whipped cream. It keeps well for several days.

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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.

  1. Sachertorte, Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture (BMLUK), Register of Traditional Foods
  2. Glossary, LibreTexts / BCcampus, Modern Pastry and Plated Dessert Techniques (open textbook)