Sacher Torte

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling
Yield 16 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Guests will be surprised to hear that this Sacher torte recipe starts with a convenient cake mix. Each bite features chocolate, almonds and apricots. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup amaretto
  • 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • FILLING:
  • 2/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon amaretto
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup toasted sliced almonds, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine apricots and amaretto; let stand for 15 minutes. In another bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, oil and apricot mixture. Beat on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium 2 minutes.
  2. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 22-27 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. For filling, heat apricot preserves and amaretto on low in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, until preserves are melted; set aside.
  4. For glaze, combine cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
  5. Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place 1 layer on a serving plate; spread with half the filling. Top with another layer; spread with a third of glaze. Cover with third layer and remaining filling. Top with remaining layer; spread top and sides of torte with remaining glaze. If desired, spread toasted almonds on edge or side of torte. Refrigerate several hours before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 415 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 281mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Guests will be surprised to hear that this Sacher torte recipe starts with a convenient cake mix. Each bite features chocolate, almonds and apricots. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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