SACHER TORTE SQUARES

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Sacher torte is a Viennese cake that requires several steps. My squares are an easy alternative, but they still feature the classic apricot and chocolate flavors. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
2 cans (12 ounces each) apricot cake and pastry filling
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips
TOPPINGS:
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, apricot filling, eggs and vanilla; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean., Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack. In a small bowl, mix preserves and vanilla; spread over warm cake., In a small saucepan, combine butter, sugar and cream; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Spread over cake; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.