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Sacher Torte Squares
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
Sacher Torte Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Reviews
Wow, this is fantastic! Classic flavors of the Austrian dessert, but much easier to prepare. It is rich, moist and attractive. Use a quality cake mix, real butter and vanilla, etc. I made it exactly as directed. My only advice would be to let the top layer cool down a bit before pouring over the cake. I used canned Solo (brand name) Apricot Cake & Pastry filling for the cake.
Mine only turned out so so as I have no idea where to purchase the 2 cans of apricot cake and pastry filling even after visiting a bunch of European import shops. My parents were both born in Austria and I know what this is supposed to taste like. What should I use to substitute?
I love all things apricot! Unfortunately, they no longer make apricot jello and other apricot products I used to buy. I could not find the apricot cake and pastry filling despite going to 4 different stores. So I decided to use one 18 oz jar of apricot preserves instead. The center of the cake was soggy but I forged ahead. We put the runny part over ice cream and the remaining cake was delish! I don't know how well people who don't LOVE apricots would like this recipe, but we sure did.