Name: Mini Sacher Cakes with Dark Chocolate Ganache
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Egg whites; Superfine sugar; Confectioners’ sugar, sifted; Ground almonds; Unsweetened cocoa powder; All-purpose flour; Whipping cream; Glucose powder; Dark couverture chocolate (87%); Instant dry milk powder; Unsweetened cocoa powder; Cocoa nibs; Unsweetened cocoa powder

Individual Sacher cakes with almond cocoa sponge, rich dark chocolate ganache and cocoa nibs—elegant mini chocolate desserts for special occasions.

Mini Sacher Cakes with Dark Chocolate Elegance 🍫✨

These mini Sacher cakes bring all the charm of the iconic Viennese classic—deep chocolate flavour, almond-rich sponge, and a glossy, silky ganache—shrunk into elegant individual portions. Perfect for special occasions, these little cakes offer the best balance of richness and refinement, ideal for showcasing high-quality dark chocolate and beautifully piped finishing touches.

Why These Mini Sacher Cakes Stand Out 💎

Creating the sponge with almond flour and cocoa powder gives it a naturally moist, dense-yet-soft crumb that pairs beautifully with the intensely flavoured ganache. Using 87% dark couverture transforms each bite into a luxurious, not-too-sweet experience. The final touch of Saint-Honoré piping makes each mini cake look like something straight out of an upscale pâtisserie.

Building the Almond–Chocolate Sponge 🍫🌰

The sponge base is whipped from a glossy yet stable meringue folded into a mix of sifted cocoa, confectioners’ sugar, and ground almonds. This technique not only keeps the crumb light but also allows the chocolate flavour to shine without bitterness. Spread thinly and baked briefly, it cools into a flexible sheet perfect for punching into clean rounds using 6 cm cake rings.

Crafting the Dark Chocolate Ganache 🍮🔥

This ganache is bold, creamy and beautifully pipeable. A blend of hot cream, glucose, high-percentage chocolate, milk powder, and cocoa creates an ultra-smooth texture that holds structure while staying melt-in-your-mouth soft. Resting the ganache is essential—once it reaches that dreamy pipeable stage, it becomes the star.

Assembling Your Mini Masterpieces 🎂✨

Each cake is layered inside its ring—sponge, ganache, sponge, ganache—before chilling to set. Unmolded and crowned with elegant swoops of Saint-Honoré piping, the cakes come alive with modern pâtisserie flair. A sprinkle of cocoa nibs adds a light crunch, while a dusting of cocoa powder finishes the presentation.

Perfect for Entertaining & Make-Ahead Hosting 🥂

Because these cakes store beautifully overnight, they’re an entertainer’s dream. Assemble ahead, chill, and pipe just before serving for the freshest, glossiest finish. They’re small enough for plated desserts yet decadent enough for celebrations—birthdays, anniversaries, or intimate dinner parties.

A Final Touch of Texture & Contrast 🌟

The simple addition of cocoa nibs enhances the chocolate depth while offering a sophisticated crunch. Combined with the deep flavour of the ganache and the almond-cocoa sponge, each bite layers texture, richness and subtle bitterness—everything a high-end chocolate dessert should be.

Bake, Pipe, Enjoy ❤️

Whether you’re preparing them for guests or indulging in a personal chocolate moment, these mini Sacher cakes deliver the full pâtisserie experience in a compact, luxurious format. Rich yet balanced, beautiful yet approachable—this recipe is an absolute keeper for chocolate lovers.