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Sacher Torte Squares

Name: Sacher Torte Squares
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 20 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size); 2 cans (12 ounces each) apricot cake and pastry filling; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips; TOPPINGS:; 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips; 1/4 cup sliced almonds

5 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

20 servings

Sacher torte is a Viennese cake that requires several steps. My squares are an easy alternative, but they still feature the classic apricot and chocolate flavors. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

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Ingredients

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
2 cans (12 ounces each) apricot cake and pastry filling
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips
TOPPINGS:
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, apricot filling, eggs and vanilla; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack. In a small bowl, mix preserves and vanilla; spread over warm cake.
In a small saucepan, combine butter, sugar and cream; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Spread over cake; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 410 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

Sacher Torte Squares

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