Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Sacher Torte Recipe.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup amaretto
1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
FILLING:


2/3 cup apricot preserves
1 TBSP amaretto
GLAZE:


1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 TSPs vanilla extract
1 cup toasted sliced almonds, optional

Recipe Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine apricots and amaretto; let stand 15 minutes.
In another bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, oil and apricot mixture.
Beat on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium 2 minutes.

Pour into 2 greased and floured 9" round baking pans.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 22-27 minutes.
Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

For filling, heat apricot preserves and amaretto on low in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, until preserves are melted; set aside.

For glaze, combine cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan.
Bring just to a boil.
Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth.
Stir in vanilla.

Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half.
Place 1 layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling.
Top with another layer; spread with a third of the glaze.
Cover with third layer and remaining filling.
Top with remaining layer; spread top and sides of torte with remaining glaze.
If desired, spread toasted almonds on edges or sides of torte.
Refrigerate several hours before slicing.

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