Sachertorte
with a twist
Candied
Orange Peel
6 Oranges
900g Granulated Sugar
360ml Water + 2 saucepan’s worth of water to blanch
oranges
The Oranges were scrubbed, peeled and the peel
sliced into strips. These strips were then placed in a saucepan full of water
which was brought to the boil. They were boiled for one minute and then
submerged in icy water. This process was then repeated.
After the blanching 360ml water and 900g sugar was
melted together. This was brought to the boil and then boiled until it reached
a temperature of 230’F. The heat was then reduced and the orange peel was
added. The orange peels were kept in the simmering syrup until the peel was transulent.
They were removed from the syrup and placed on a wire wrack before being
dredged in sugar and allowed to dry in a very low temperature oven and then on
a plate.
Orange
Marmalade
4 Oranges
800g Jam Sugar
50g Glaced ginger
The oranges were washed, sliced and placed into a
blender along with some glaced ginger. They were blended into a pulp and this
pulp was put into a saucepan. 800g of jam sugar was mixed with the orange and
ginger pulp. This mixture was then heated until boiling. The heat was reduced and
the jam was cooked for a further 45 minutes. A jar was sterilized in
preparation for the jam. The mixture was removed from the heat and allowed to
cool slightly before being put through a colander to remove any lumps of
orange. The mixture was then cooled and jarred.
Caramel
Shells/ Twist
175g Caster sugar
175ml Water
Water and sugar are melted together, swirled (not
stirred) and boiled until they achieve a rich amber colour. This is removed
from heat, cooled rapidly for one minute and then drizzled with a fork over the
backs of the cake tins used for the sachertorte cake
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| Excuse the odd colouring but it's the best way to show the caramel |
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| A couple examples of my other caramel creations including the all important twist |
Sachertorte
Cake (recipe based on the one used by Mary Berry in the
GBBO)
140g Dark chocolate
140g unsalted butter, at room temperature
115g Caster sugar
1tsp homemade vanilla extract
5 eggs, separated
100g Ground almonds (sieved)
40g plain flour
The oven was pre-heated to 180’C and the cake tins
were greased and dusted with cocao powder. The dark chocolate was melted and
then cooled. The butter was beaten and the sugar was added. This mixture was
beaten until it was light and fluffy. The melted chocolate and vanilla was
added and mixed in. The egg yolks were beaten together and mixed in. The
mixture was removed from the kitchen aid and mixed again by hand. The flour was
sieved in with the sieved ground almonds. This was added and folded in.
In a separate bowl the egg whites were beaten by
hand. A portion of this mixture was added to the chocolate mixture and mixed thoroughly, to loosen it, before
the remaining egg whites were folded in. This mixture was spooned into the
molds, up to 2/3 full and baked for 26 minutes before being cooled on a wire
wrack.
The orange marmalade was then heated with 2 tablespoons
of water. It was passed through a sieve to remove any bits before being brought
to a boil and boiled for 1 minute. This glace was brushed generously over the
cooled cakes.
The
Chocolate Ganache
250ml Double cream
33g Glucose syrup
375g 74% Dark chocolate
62g Butter
The cream and glucose were heated together until
boiling. The chocolate was broken into pieces and placed in a bowl. The heated
cream mixture was poured over the chocolate. This was then mixed until smooth.
Once smooth the butter was added little by little, stirring to incorporate
between additions.
The ganache was let cool further before being poured
over the sachertorte cakes and let set.
Finally the candied orange peel and sugar
decorations were added.
So this has been a little more complicated than my usual recipes but it is well worth trying, the cake is moist and delicious and the orange marmalade compliments the dark chocolate ganache perfectly, cutting through the heaviness and contrasting the richness of the ganache. The bit of caramel adds a nice crunch and the orange peel just seals the deal. I hope you enjoy this recipe. =)
