A truly triumphant torte!
This was an experience rescued in the end by the skill of the good artisans at KIPFERL.
I ordered the largest Sachertorte on 28/11/24. It was prepared and then made available for collection on 04/12/24 by the courier for delivery overseas within the British Isles on 06/12/24. What I forgot to allow for was Black Friday & Cyber Monday, but it might have worked were it not for the dramatic appearance of Storm Darragh.
The cake was delivered eventually in the late afternoon of 09/12/24. “Will it be ok to eat now?” asked the driver. He/we needn’t have worried. It’s the biggest, bestest, moistest, thickest chocolate covered Sacher ever! You know the theory that a lot of cooked dishes taste better after the day they’re cooked - well, it can also apply to cake baking. The Sachertorte ordered from Sacher or Demel in Vienna are often quite dry. The KIPFERL version does not need ‘schlagobers’ to slide it down. It is in perfect balance. It’s actually brilliant with a light whisky although you’re welcome to try it with an Eiswein or a Tokaji. Oh, I nearly forgot - blame the sugar rush - it arrived in near perfect condition.
Date of experience: 09 December 2024