Food tastes a lot better when it has a certain meaning behind it, and that’s the case with so many different recipes that have emerged over the centuries. If you visit Vienna, an Austrian city known for its decadent desserts, you’ll have the opportunity to taste the iconic Sachertorte. Here’s what it is, where you can find it, and the meaning behind it.
What It Is
The Sachertorte is best described as a rich chocolate cake that has a thin layer of apricot jam in between two halves, with added dark chocolate icing on the entire exterior.
Its History and Where You Can Try It
As the name of the dessert suggests, the Sachertorte was invented by Frank Sacher in 1832, and it was historically linked with the well-known Cafe Sacher. To this day, you can visit Cafe Sacher and try the authentic dessert yourself, and revel in all of its glory.
However, it should be noted that there’s another version of the Sachertorte that can be tasted. Although it was a bit controversial, the Sachertorte was so popular that it spawned all kinds of different imitations. Over at Vienna’s Cafe Demel you can taste one of its most accurate iterations. Although it’s not the original, it’s certainly worth mentioning.
