It might interest you to know that it actually derives its name from the distinctive kirsch alcohol which is made from Black Forest sour cherries, which is also aptly termed “ cherry firewater”. You wouldn’t be blamed if, like most Black Forest gateau enthusiasts, you assumed that your “multi-layered piece of chocolate heaven” originated in the Black Forest region in south-western Germany. Italy, Switzerland, and Austria have even adopted the dessert as part of their own culinary culture, using a few variations like rum instead of kirsch or omitting alcohol altogether.įacts and misconceptions about Black Forest gateau From the 1970s, dessert menus around the world boasted the inclusion of Germany’s most famous dessert. Obviously, such a wonderful dessert couldn’t stay within the confines of German soil so, with its growing popularity, countries like Britain began to enjoy it as well. The global popularity of Black Forest Gateau In 1949, it was rated 13 in a list of best German cakes. It took about twenty years for the recipe to circulate but by the 1940’s it had certainly made its mark on the German culinary scene. Although the claim has never been verified it’s said that he was serving something very similar to his customers at that time, so many Germans became quite familiar with its unique taste and attributed its origins to him. Next, lather each side with cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate chips and then plunge into one of Germany’s most famous, decadent, and best-loved desserts – Black Forest Gateau or Schwarswalder Kirschtorte in German.ĭid you know that the recipe for the Black Forest gateau is over a hundred years old? Legend has it that the famous confectioner Josef Keller invented this delicious dessert in his bakery near Bonn way back in 1915.
Arrange layer upon layer of moist chocolate sponge cake with heavenly whipped cream, juicy cherries, and kirsch.
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