Sachertorte is a chocolate cake, or torte of Austrian origin, invented by Franz Sacher, supposedly in 1832 for Prince Metternich in Vienna. It is one of the most famous Viennese culinary specialties.
The cake consists of a dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam in between two halves, coated in dark chocolate ganache icing on the top and sides. It is traditionally served with unsweetened whipped cream.