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
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
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.