Are you a chocoholic...just can't seem to make it through the day without the aroma, flavor, satisfaction of some type of chocolate sensation? Whether you crave it or slightly indulge, chocolate has a way of ... putting it simply ... just making you feel good! It puts a smile on your face, eases your mind and lifts your spirits as life pauses to take in all of its emotions.
December 5 is...
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Torte? Ever heard of it? Let's begin with a series of questions. Do you like cake? If you do, you need to know the difference between cake and a torte. A torte is considered a cake but not in the same sense as you might understand cake made with flour. The prior link goes into detail but in short, the torte is a much denser cake since most cakes use cake flour while tortes will often call for the addition of ground nut meal or breadcrumbs. Be sure to have a lot of whipped cream on hand since this cake's density tends to make it a bit dry. For today's celebration, let's take a trip to Vienna where it all started in the 19th century.
A bit of "Sacher Torte" History: A Piece of Vienn
Since more than likely everyone will not be making a trip to Vienna today what about some recipes of somewhat duplication?
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Lutz Bakery, Chicago, Illinois
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December 5 is...
Sacher Torte Day
A bit of "Sacher Torte" History: A Piece of Vienn
More on the Sacher Torte: Vienna Takes the CakeThe Original Sacher-Torte has been the most famous cake in the world since 1832 and the original recipe remains a well-kept secret of our hotel. Only the Original Sacher-Torte is produced according to this original recipe. The basis of the entire confection is a chocolate cake, thinly coated by hand with best-quality apricot jam. The chocolate icing on top of it is the crowning glory. It tastes best with a portion of unsweetened whipped cream. Source: A Piece of Vienna
Since more than likely everyone will not be making a trip to Vienna today what about some recipes of somewhat duplication?
4-Star Sacher Torte (Recipe)
Sachertorte from Epicurious (Recipe)
Of course, as with any recipe, you will always find variations...
Sachertorte (German chocolate cake) (Recipe)
And, if you are not a baker, there is always the nearby bakery or shop online...
Lutz Bakery, Chicago, Illinois
Bennison's Bakery, Evanston, Illinois
Little European Bakery, Atlanta, Georgia
La Patisserie Bakery, Cupertino, California
Heidelberg Bakery, Arlington, Virginia
Is your mouth watering yet?
