The Decadent History of Sachertorte in Vienna

🍰The sachertorte is a famous Viennese chocolate cake, known for its dense and dry texture.

🏛️The controversial history of the sachertorte revolves around the claim to be the 'original' recipe and the legal battle between Cafe Sacher and Demel.

🍴A taste test between Demel and Cafe Sacher's sachertorte reveals differences in texture and flavor.

🍑Apricot jam is an essential component of the sachertorte, providing a unique flavor profile.

🥛Unsweetened whipped cream, known as schlagobers, is traditionally served with sachertorte to balance its richness.

What is sachertorte?

—Sachertorte is a dense and dry Viennese chocolate cake, typically served with apricot jam and unsweetened whipped cream.

What is the controversy surrounding sachertorte?

—The controversy revolves around the claim to be the 'original' sachertorte recipe and the legal battle between Cafe Sacher and Demel.

What is schlagobers?

—Schlagobers is unsweetened whipped cream that is traditionally served with sachertorte.

Where can you taste sachertorte in Vienna?

—Two famous establishments in Vienna known for their sachertorte are Demel and Cafe Sacher.

What other desserts are famous in Vienna?

—Other famous Viennese desserts include apple strudel, linzer torte, and kaiserschmarrn.

00:00Introduction to the popularity of Viennese desserts like sachertorte.

06:13Discovery of an early recipe for sachertorte in an 1857 Austrian cookbook.

08:35The legend of Franz Sacher and the creation of the sachertorte.

11:20The success of sachertorte at Cafe Sacher and the legal battle for the 'original' title.

16:43Taste test and comparison of sachertorte at Demel and Cafe Sacher.