Sacher-Torte is a famous chocolate cake that originated in Vienna, Austria in 1832. It consists of a dense chocolate sponge cake, layered with a smooth apricot jam, and covered in a rich dark chocolate icing. Traditionally, it is served with a dollop of whipped cream on the side. The cake was created by Franz Sacher, a young pastry chef, for Prince Wenzel von Metternich. Over the years, Sacher-Torte has become a symbol of Austrian culinary heritage and is enjoyed by chocolate lovers around the world. It is often associated with the Hotel Sacher, which claims to serve the original recipe.