Sacher-Torte, a Vienna, Austria, classic since 1832, was created by Franz Sacher for Prince Metternich and has since become a timeless symbol of elegance.The decadent bittersweet chocolate and satisfying apricot filling are a match made in heaven, and a brush of simple syrup ensures moisture and tenderness.Topped with a smooth, glossy glaze that elegantly covers the sides, Sacher-Torte is as visually stunning as it is delicious—a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.

Join us for Baking School with Williams Sonoma on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 5 p.m.PT.Laura Crandall will guide you every step of the way to create a Sacher-Torte so delicious, you’ll want to bake it on repeat.

Don’t miss this deliciously rewarding class! Register here.  Click here to download a printable PDF of this lesson! A Slice of Vienna’s History Vienna, with its grand cafés and waltzing rhythm, has long been a city where history is served on a plate.Few dishes speak to the elegance and mystery of this city more than Sacher-Torte, a cake born from a stroke of fate.In 1832, Austrian State Chancellor Prince Klemens Wenzel von Metternich tasked his kitchen with creating an extraordinary dessert to impress a group of distinguished guests.

But as luck would have it, the head chef fell ill that evening, leaving a 16-ye

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