For those who may not be so familiar with this cake, the Original Sacher-Torte has been the world's famous cake since 1832 and the original recipe is a well-kept secret. I was told that there were hundreds of imitations of this dessert to date, but it's highly recommended to go to Hotel Sacher itself where it was originally created.
The Sacher cake is made of chocolate sponge cake with a thin coated apricot jam in the center and dark chocolate icing coating the entire cake. Each slice is traditionally served with a huge dollop of unsweetened whipped cream. The cake is slightly dry yet it tastes best with a portion of the whipped cream. I enjoy the less sweet taste of it and the chalky feel of dark, dark chocolate.
And one piece is definitely not enough to fill my chocolate addiction. There's no time to even think about the calories. So I had two slices of tortes of different varieties along with the outstanding cuppa coffee to soothe my addiction.
This is the plush cafe outside the Hotel Sacher overlooking the Vienna streets. It's a great feeling being able to sit here enjoying my cravings and the atmosphere is very inviting, personal and welcoming. It’s not just about enjoying the delightful cakes, but also to get a taste of Austria’s traditional coffee-house culture with the Sacher flair.
Having a cuppa coffee here is sure to please even for those non-coffee drinkers like me. For my choice of coffee, I choose Wiener melange, a Viennese blend of coffee and milk foam. It has a comforting creamy quality and is typically dusted with cocoa powder. If you're a coffee lover, this is definitely the place to satisfy your daily addiction to coffee.
First Commenter - Autumn Belle
This is really really irresistible! I want all these too.
ReplyDeleteI love chocolate too, but I can just imagine how nice is the Sachertorte.
ReplyDeleteOh dear I just missed da chop!
ReplyDeleteChocolate and coffee, my fave combination, it all looks so good LR! :)
ReplyDeleteLOL ur so skinny no need to worry abt the calories mah... ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend sweetie, TGIF! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is one addiction I wouldn't mind succumbing into. :D
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't get any better than chocolate and coffee. The cakes look amazing and I love the shot of Austria. Great post for the theme.
ReplyDeleteYummy! Now how can I get someone to sponsor me there? :P
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Chocolate & coffee oh yeah!!!! :)
ReplyDeletewow..have never heard of that cake but it sure looked yummy. And I like dark chocolate.
ReplyDeleteoohh drooling here! hehe
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ReplyDeletemy god...i am going to get full by the time i finish my rounds...what lovely chocolate photos you have here!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing.
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Aaaaah... Vienna... where I had the largest slice of cake, complete with sizable amount of amazing whipped creame, ever!!! Aaaah... memories! :D
ReplyDeleteBefore scrolling down, i thought the cake is a big piece of chocolate! Looks very yummy!
ReplyDeleteNo one would mind if you keep feeding your addiction. Those are most mouth watering pics I have seen.
ReplyDeleteI love anything that has chocolate in it! Gosh....the cakes look so tempting!
ReplyDeleteUm Chocolate???? COUNT ME IN!!!! Looks divine!
ReplyDeleteWhat elegant and posh take on the theme, dear!! lovely shots too. I must be the only person in the world who takes off the marmalade from the Sacher Torte...sorry about that. Our Vienna friend took us to this cafe, also wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHappy PH and happy weekend.
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The cake looks so special...how come on top of it there is sometihng like a "Seal" :p must be expensive huh!
ReplyDeleteOh so good looking! I now want to go!
ReplyDeletenow i really want a piece of that cake!
ReplyDeleteChocolate AND coffee in the perfect place. Oh Yes!!!
ReplyDeleteReally the cakes are very nice.I love chocolate, but with coffee it's a great combination. Thanks for sharing.Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love chocolate and that is some decadent looking desserts. Looks like a very devine little cafe to enjoy such fine desserts!
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that was heavenly!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic that Cake. But don't eat to much;)
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Not only the place is nice but i can see that the cake is super smooth...very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh those look so good. I love chocolate but only in small doses.
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ReplyDeletei like your own interpretation of addiction who wouldn't want more sacrecake especially when your in Vienna!
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That looks impressive!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! So sweet! I'm getting a headache just looking at it.
ReplyDeleteChocolate & coffee, it is a dessert lovers paradise! Is that why so many people are at this cafe? :D
ReplyDeleteoh yes, chocolate always gets me too.
ReplyDeleteYour photo's are great - makes me want some chocolate and coffee now.
Tekkaus,
ReplyDeletethe seal on top of the cake is to signify its authenticity from the Hotel. yes, the cake is quite expensive and a slice costs around RM25.
What a great combination! A perfect take on the theme
ReplyDeleteThat chocolate cake with whipped cream on the side is really tempting. Like you, I wouldn't mind calories if I have this cake in front of me. :-)
ReplyDeletei can easily be addicted to that too!
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