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8 thoughts on “Sachertorte”
Can Marzipan be used instead of almond paste?
It’s technically the same thing. However, marzipan and almond paste are in fact 2 different things. Marzipan contains more sugar (70%) and is rather used for cake decorating. Almond paste has more almonds (up to 75%) and it is used for confectionary and special cakes such as Pain De Gênes. You will find all you need to know in my pastry fundamentals course.
thanks Chef
Already made the almond paste 🙂
Can’t wait to try this recipe!
When you talk about Almond paste, you mention using 50%/70% almond paste, if using your recipe for almond paste does that mean changing the ratio of sugar and almond from 500g sugar, 500g almond meal -> 300g sugar 700g almond meal?
You bet!.. I made an update regarding the recipe 🌝
Thank you very much!
One more question I have, regarding the Gelatin, since I cannot find leaf gelatin in my area, is using powdered fine too?(if so, do I just drop it in, or bloom it in cold water too?)
Well, gelatin powder must be rehydrated in cold water prior to use. The ratio is 1g gelatin to 7g cold water.
Thank you very much!