Dairy Free Sacher Torte Recipe

The vegan Sachertorte… rich and dark chocolate cake layers sandwiched together with the vibrant fruitiness of apricot jam – what more could you want from a chocolate cake?!?

Hi baking friends! I recently visited Vienna for the first time ever and had such a blast that I wanted to recreate the signature Sachertorte cake but vegan!

You may be asking, what is a sachertorte?! A sachertorte is a decadently rich chocolate cake from the Hotel Sacher in Vienna that contains a delicious layer of apricot jam in the middle.

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If you’re here it’s because you LOVE chocolate cake!  Please feel free to check out my chocolate archives or cake archives for all my other favourite vegan recipes!

I have tried to stay true to the original recipe as much as possible to create a recipe that no one will notice is vegan! A traditional sachertorte has upwards of 6 eggs so we have to replicate some of that density and texture with a substitute.

In this recipe I use silken tofu. It may sound like an odd ingredient at first but trust me, it works like magic! You won’t taste it or notice it’s there throughout the process but once you leave your cake to set, the silken tofu gives the cake a similar density to the original without ruining the delicious and spongey texture! 

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Since we are using actual chocolate instead of cocoa powder, make sure you use good quality dark chocolate! After all, this is where all the flavour is coming from! Try to buy/make an apricot jam with no chunks of apricot in it. In the classic recipe, the jam is spread all over the cake (not just as a jam layer inside) so it’s ideal to use a smooth jam otherwise you’ll have lumps.

This recipe can be made gluten-free by substituting the plain flour with a gluten-free flour blend and adding ½ tsp xanthan gum if the flour does not already include it! I recommend Dove’s gluten-free plain flour. 

Vegan Sachertorte! All the flavour and richness of the original but completely plant-based! Decadently rich layers of chocolate sponge sandwiched together with a punchy layer of sweet apricot jam.

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You won't miss the eggs or dairy in this decadent Vegan Dark Chocolate Sacher Torte, made with rich Divine Chocolate bars and filled with apricot preserves.

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Hi friends! We are back to the #Choctoberfest festivities with another decadent, delicious dessert! Today, I am showcasing the amazing Divine Chocolate in this Vegan Dark Chocolate Sacher Torte! The Sacher torte is a classic German chocolate cake made of layers of rich and fudgy cake, stuffed with apricot preserves, and covered in a chocolate glaze. It's a patisserie staple, and I'm happy to report it is MUCH easier to make at home than I expected! Let's go be fancy!

Before we get into the Sacher torte, I really do have to shine the spotlight on Divine Chocolate! This company is the ONLY Fair-trade chocolate company in the world that is co-owned by cocoa farmers! 44% of the business is actually owned by the farmers which is amazing. Not only that, but their chocolate bars are also all Vegan Society Certified and made with the highest quality cocoa. Oh, and did I mention they are absolutely delicious? You really couldn't ask for anything more!

Now, let's talk about all things chocolate Sacher torte! To make this decadent cake, I started with my go-to vegan chocolate cake and added almost an entire bar of melted 70% dark Divine chocolate into the batter. Oh, yeah. I'm not messing around! When it was all baked and fluffy, I added a thick layer of apricot preserves in the middle and sandwiched the two cakes together. Finally, I whipped up a quick ganache with the 55% dark chocolate and a splash of almond milk, and poured it allll over the cake. YUM. I will say the traditional Sacher torte is COMPLETELY covered in ganache, so if that's the look you want, you'll have to make even

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I hope you guys whip up this amazing Vegan Dark Chocolate Sacher Torte soon! I promise it is really so simple to make and SO delicious. The Divine Chocolate bars really make it extra-decadent!This classic Viennese cake has been Austria’s favourite for a century and a half, and not surprisingly so. Our vegan Sachertorte brings this cake into the 21st century. Who would say no to a rich chocolate cake filled with apricot jam and topped with dark chocolate icing?

Yep, another Austrian classic that we veganised. Our vegan Sachertorte recipe is easy as cake, erm, pie, and just as rich, chocolate-y and fruity, and every bit as indulgent as the original.

Ok, hands up, who does NOT like chocolate cake? … I thought so, nobody. But what makes the Sachertorte so special among chocolate cakes? Why do thousands of tourists and locals alike visit Hotel Sacher in Vienna for a slim slice of this cake? Well, for one, Viennese cuisine from the era of the Austrian-Hungarian empire is known to be super-indulgent, and the Sachertorte is no exception to that.

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Secondly, it’s been originally designed for a special occasion back in 1832, and perfected by the Sacher family over the decades. And what's more, it’s rich and dark chocolate flavour, complemented with the fruity sweetness of apricot jam, makes you melt away just like the icing on your tongue.

Sophie first made a vegan Sachertorte last year for Paul’s birthday - so just like the original, it was conceived for a special occasion. And now as we celebrate our first birthday here at Vegan on Board - it's about time we publish it here on the blog.

Why? Because we got too caught up in making the perfect vegan sachertorte. We must have gone through dozens of versions of this cake, and variations on the glaze. Like Goldilocks we found some versions too sweet, some too dull and so on... Sophie preferred one of the tests, whereas Paul preferred another... And so, we worked away, much like Sacher himself, to try and find the version that was

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. After a week of experimenting it turns out: the easy way is the right way for us, and we think you'll love it too!

Our sachertorte is easy to make, with no fancy techniques or equipment needed. Whilst the cake is perhaps not as 'perfect' looking as the original at Hotel Sacher, you don't have to be a trained pastry chef to make it. But we promise it will live up to your taste expectations!

The cake batter is really easy, you just combine all the wet ingredients with the sugar, then combine all the dry ingredients together. And then mix the two together into a rich chocolaty batter. It's so simple, we can do it in 5 minutes! Much quicker and easier than a Sachertorte made with eggs - you'd still be making the batter by the time our vegan version is out of the oven!

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A classic torte is often made by baking one large cake and cutting it into layers. For our easy vegan Sachertorte we simply bake the mixture in two tins and then put the two cakes together like a sandwich. It's really easy this way, and a lot less stressful than cutting the cake.

As much trouble it was for us to adapt and refine this recipe, the more pleasure it will give you. In terms of indulgent vegan chocolate cakes, you won't find anything better and more pleasing than this Vegan Sachertorte. The perfect special cake for any special occasion... Or just because you deserve it 🙂

This easy chocolate cake with apricot jam and dark chocolate glaze is a delight to eat and a treat to any special occasion.

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Bicarbonate of Soda To substitute for bicarbonate of soda, use three times as much baking powder. So, instead of half a teaspoon of bicarb, use one and a half teaspoons baking powder.

Cake tins Springforms and some cake tins have a base plate that can be separated from the round side walls of the tin. In this case, it is enough to grease the tin. After baking, go round the sides, take the base with the cake out and go round the bottom of the cake as well.

If your cake tins do not have removable bases, we strongly recommend lining their bottoms with circles of baking paper. Otherwise, the cake will most likely stick badly to

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