Sacher Torte Recipe

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 8 egg yolks
• 5 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
• 8 egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Filling:
• 3-4 tablespoons apricot or raspberry jam
• Frosting:
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 4-6 tablespoons boiling water (add some instant espresso coffee)
• about 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon butter