In 1832, in the chef’s absence, the junior cook at Prince Matternich’s court, Franz Sacher, was ordered to create a new dessert for the prince and his guests. He then developed a recipe for a chocolate cake layered with apricot marmalade and covered with chocolate icing. To this day, this cake is called the “king of desserts” by many. Currently, the Sacher Hotel has the exclusive right to use the name “Sacher Torte,” and the recipe for the original cake is the hotel’s best-kept secret.
