Sachertorte
Sachertorte is a rich, dense chocolate cake from Vienna, Austria, consisting of a thin layer of apricot jam between two layers of chocolate sponge, coated in a glossy dark chocolate glaze. It is traditionally served with unsweetened whipped cream to balance its intense sweetness and richness.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is very high in carbohydrates and fat, providing a significant amount of energy from sugar and chocolate. A single serving offers some iron and magnesium from the cocoa, but is primarily a source of quick energy with minimal protein or fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
| Manganese | 0.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The cake was invented in 1832 by a 16-year-old apprentice chef for Prince Metternich and has since become a symbol of Viennese café culture, with its exact recipe being a closely guarded secret of the Hotel Sacher. Its unique combination of dense chocolate and tart apricot jam creates a distinctive flavor profile that has made it an international icon of Austrian pastry.
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