Sacher-Torte Day 2023: All you need To know on date, history and interesting facts about Franz Sacher
Sacher-Torte Day 2023: Every December 5, Sacher-Torte Day lets us indulge in sweets. This day honors the cake’s deliciousness and how it has satisfied millions of people for centuries. Tortes are often considered cake variants. Tortes have a tighter crumb and thicker base than cakes due to their ingredients.
Sacher-Torte Day History
Vienna is famous for its Sacher-Torte. Franz Sacher, an Austrian pastry chef, created Sacher-Torte for Prince Clemens Lothar Wensel Metternich in 1832.
The Prince requested a fresh dessert since he loves new foods. The kitchen workers panicked when the chief chef got sick. Franz Sacher had a culinary insight when no one knew what to cook. Sacher, a 16-year-old, used his wits and supplies to make a famous chocolate cake. The prodigy ran various cafes and eateries. The Sacher-Torte was his most famous creation, establishing his genius and wealth. Eduard Sacher, Franz’s son, opened a magnificent Vienna hotel in 1876. As expected, the Sacher-Torte became a hotel mainstay. Eduard’s wife Anna Sacher managed the hotel, which became popular. Anna Sacher, known for her love of cigars and dogs, made the hotel popular with diplomats, nobles, and socialites.
Sacher-Torte Day honors this delicious dessert and its origins. This chocolate cake is considered the best ever by foodies worldwide. This tasty holiday is enjoyed by longtime fans and newcomers every holiday season. A treat!
Activities on Sacher-Torte Day
Prepare a batch
There’s no better way to commemorate Sacher-Torte Day than eating one. Make or buy a Sacher-Torte.
Try a recipe.
Find online Sacher-Torte recipes and try one. You can also emulate Franz Sacher and reinvent an old recipe for something spectacular.
Try the genuine thing
What beats tasting the original recipe? Hotel Sacher in Vienna and Salzburg serves the authentic Sacher-Torte.
Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
Globetrotter
Hotel Sacher ships around 360,000 Sacher-Torte worldwide.
Endless shopping list
One would need 1.2 million eggs, 30 tons of flour, 37 tons of apricot jam, and 25 tons of butter to make that many cakes.
Handmaidens
The Sacher Hotel cooking crew makes Sacher-Torte by hand using the original recipe.
Under lockdown
Hotel Sacher keeps the handwritten Sacher-Torte recipe in a safe.
Rumor has it
The frosting is made from three German and Belgian chocolates.
Why we love this day
We enjoy sweet treats.
This delicious dessert is loved worldwide. No wonder it has a holiday.
Rich history
Franz Sacher’s tale is amazing. Despite huge risks and pressure, he created a delicacy that would last generations. What will ignite your soul if not that?
A European taste
Vienna’s favorite dessert, the Sacher-Torte, offers a delectable glimpse into Europe’s vibrant culinary landscape.
SACHER-TORTE DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | December 5 | Tuesday |
| 2024 | December 5 | Thursday |
| 2025 | December 5 | Friday |
| 2026 | December 5 | Saturday |
| 2027 | December 5 | Sunday |