Sachertorte Sachertorte Sachertorte () is a specific type of chocolate cake, or torte, invented by Austrian Franz Sacher in 1832 for Prince Wenzel von Metternich in Vienna, Austria. It is one of the most famous Viennese culinary specialties. December 5th is National Sachertorte Day in the United States. Recipes similar to that of the Sachertorte appeared as early as the 18th century, one instance being in the 1718 cookbook of Conrad Hagger, another individual represented in Gartler-Hickmann's 1749 "Tried and True Viennese Cookbook" ("Wienerisches bewährtes Kochbuch"). In 1832, Prince Wenzel von Metternich charged his personal chef with creating a special dessert
Sheet cake sprinkles and chocolate chips. By definition, they are made from a single continuous piece of cake. Ingredients such as nuts, chocolate chips, or coconut may be sprinkled over the top. A layer cake may be made from a sheet cake that has been split, filled with jam or icing, and frosted. A US commercial sheet cake pan is 18x24x2 or 18x26x2 inches in size. In the UK, Canada, and Australia a similar cake is referred to as a slab cake. Sheet cake A sheet cake is a cake baked in a large, flat rectangular pan such as a sheet pan