Viennese Sacher Torte

Need a showstopper dessert for a special occasion? This is the one. It is a rich, moist chocolate cake slathered with apricot jam and decorated with a chocolate glaze. This torte is named after the Hotel Sacher in Vienna, Austria, and I learned this recipe from a talented pastry chef, Burgi Riegler, who actually worked there for a time. I dream of visiting Vienna at Christmastime and enjoying a cup of Viennese coffee while eating a slice of this torte at the hotel.