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Fancy party on anniversary of famous Sacher-Torte

VIENNA -- Austria's famous chocolate cake -- the "Original Sacher-Torte" -- celebrated its 175th birthday Thursday with a rooftop party and a serenade by opera star Montserrat Caballe.

The bash was organized by Vienna's Hotel Sacher, which produces the cake -- distinguished by its chocolate seal and sold in a wooden box complete with golden corners -- from its own secret recipe.
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