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
Sacher Torte Squares
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yield
20 servings
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.
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