The Sachertorte cake is known to many. It has become one of the symbols of Austria, and that’s no small feat when the mere mention of an entire country brings to mind a small piece of chocolate cake.

After visiting Vienna, I couldn’t deny myself the pleasure of going to a famous café and trying the original Sachertorte. Read on to find out how it went, my impressions, and a little bit about the history of the cake itself!