Recipe – By Request :-)

Here’s the torte recipe – it is yummy!

Sacher Tort

5 semisweet chocolate baking squares cut up

1 Tbs hard margarine

1/2 c margarine softened

1/2 cup sugar

5 egg yolks

1tsp vanilla

2 tbsp cocoa

3/4 c flour

1/4 tsp salt

5 egg whites

1 c jam

Melt chocolate and first amount of margarine in medium saucepan on low, stirring constantly, until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

Cream second amount of margarine and sugar in medium bowl. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add chocolate to egg yolk mixture. Beat to blend.

Sift cocoa into flour and salt in small bowl. Stir into chocolate mixture.

Beat egg whites with clean beaters in large bowl until stiff. Fold into chocolate mixture in four additions. Turn into greased 9 in springform pan. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes. A wooden pick in center should come out clean. Cool.

Cut cake into 2 layers. Spread bottom layer with scant 1/2 raspberry jam. Add top layer. Spread remaining jam over top and sides. Let stand 1 hour or more to dry slightly. Pour glaze over top and down sides of cake. Cut into 12 wedges.

Chocolate glaze:

3/4 c whipping cream or evaporated milk

6 semisweet chocolate baking squares cut up

Heat whipping cream in small saucepan on low. Add chocolate, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.