The Original Sacher Cake

There is something magical about the flavor. I don't know what to tell you, other than that it is somehow transcendentally greater than the sum of its parts
Annie Scott, writer

Mostly I try to eat food that is considered healthy. But once in a while, I feel that it is time to enjoy e.g. a really tasty dessert, like the Sacher cake - probably the most famous of all cakes.

The Original Sacher cake has an interesting history:

In 1832, the famous statesman, Prince Metternich asked his chef to create a special dessert for an important dinner. "Take care that you do NOT make me look a fool tonight", he warned. As the head chef fell ill that evening, the task was gíven to an apprentice, the 16 year old Franz Sacher.

The rest of the story is history ....

The Original Sacher Cake recipe is secret, but several variations are e.g. offered on the YouTube:

Here is an a nice Italian Sacher cake.

An Austrian version.

And finally, this is a recipe for a chocolate cake in general. (If you watch the video, you will understand why it is one of my favourites!)

PS
Here is a very nice video about the Original Sacher cake. And did you know that you can order the Sacher Torte online to be sent anywhere in the world?