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National Black Forest Cake Day: March 28

By Nina Hollander, Broker

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

March 28, 2022 05:18 AM

NATIONAL BLACK FOREST CAKE DAY: MARCH 28TH

March 28th is National Black Forest Cake Day, or Schwartzwalder Kirschtorte, as I grew up knowing it. Black Forest cake originated in Germany's Black Forest area and it's said that Black Forest cake originated as far back as the 1500's, although written recipes did not become available till the early 1900's. This was my favorite cake as a child and it remains my favorite cake to this day. What's better than layers of chocolate cake soaked in cherry kirsch, whipped cream, chocolate, and black cherries?

"You are my black forest cake... filled with dark red mature cherries and soft sweet whipped cream... always the perfect treat."

-- Farah Reza Naqvi

Black Forest cake was a birthday tradition in my home. We would travel across New York City with two subway transfers and a bus transfer to a German bakery on the border of Queens and Brooklyn to buy our cake. It felt like a pilgrimage each time we travelled to Stahl's Pastry Shop in Ridgewood, Queens. Stahl's was an institution in an area of New York City that had many residents of German ancestry. Sadly it's closed now. But we made that trip for over 30 years.

Living in Charlotte since 1998, I now go the the Waldhorn Restaurant in Pineville for my Black Forest cake. And I love that I can continue the family tradition of a Schwartzwalder Kirschtorte for birthdays. And since Pineville is less than seven miles from my home, I don't need to travel far to get my "fix" of this German delicacy!

"You are mine. Forget your diet just one day for me. Look at my cherry. Isn't it appealing to you? I know I'm irresistible. Just one bite will cause you no harm... ...The Black Forest Cake whispered."

-- Tarunima

NOT FAMILIAR WITH BLACK FOREST CAKE?

CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN

"Friendships are like plum cakes, they are rich but not so sweet.

Best friends are like marble cakes, they are a bit more delicious.

But love my friend, is like a yummy black forest cake.

It keeps on getting better and better each time."

-- Eternal Lover

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Speaking of birthdays I am super embarrassed I missed yours Nina Hollander, Broker my Love. I even had it marked on the calendar! To rectify the situation for next year I am marking it every day in Feb of 2023 so it doesn't happen again. I beg your forgiveness. 😌

Mar 28, 2022 07:14 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Good morning Nina,

I actually made Black Forest cake once. It was well worth it. Like Michael Jacobs mentioned, there were two restaurants in Los Angeles that had German food. One was on the Westside and one was further out. Both made great Black Forest cakes. They are both gone. A

Mar 28, 2022 07:52 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Michael Jacobs

Alexandra - I remember one in Santa Monica and another on the east (Silver Lake/Echo Park) which I believe is still there. Two very different vibes.

Mar 28, 2022 07:58 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Bob "RealMan" Timm hi Bob... no worries. I'm not offended and you are forgiven! It happens. One of our daughters also forgot... of course, she'd say she didn't... but the birthday card was postmarked March 18th... she knew there's wasn't a snowball's chance in hell the card would arrive by March 21st.

Mar 28, 2022 07:53 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Even a North Dakota snowball would eventually melt in Hell Nina Hollander, Broker ... probably slower then the mail gets delivered here but that's another story.

Mar 28, 2022 11:25 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Ron and Alexandra Seigel it's a lot of work making Black Forest cake... and as you know, I don't do much baking. While I'm not a fan of German food, overall, I'm very happy that the Waldhorn is so close to our house... I go there for lunch with my husband every so often and just order cake! Also makes it easy to get a full cake for family birthday celebrations.

Mar 28, 2022 07:55 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

When we were kids, our chocolate came from brownies. Can't make too many trips to Pineville or else a trip to the seamstress would be required

Mar 28, 2022 08:13 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Nina, I try to make this a couple of times and can never get right for some reason, but get it in restaurants.

Mar 28, 2022 08:36 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Yum, Yum Nina. Soooo good! I enjoyed all the quotes you included which put a smile on my face!

Mar 28, 2022 09:04 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Lawrence "Larry" & She...

Plainview, NY

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Ed Silva hi Ed... brownies were not part of a German/Russian cuisine when I was growing up. I don't think either my mother or my grandmother would have known what brownies were!

Mar 28, 2022 09:55 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Will Hamm hi Will... not surprised to hear you say that. Black Forest cake is not an easy cake to make by any stretch of the imagination. I don't even try.

Mar 28, 2022 09:56 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 hi Sheila... I've had Black Forst cake on my mind since early this morning. But I am controlling myself! Glad you liked the quotes. I went looking for quotes about Black Forest cake thinking I wouldn't find any... but there they were!

Mar 28, 2022 09:57 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It has been a long time since I had Black Forest cake. I will have to make a suggestion to Chef Dolores.

Mar 28, 2022 10:19 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nina= Larry and I have been craving German food so we may have to find a good German restaurant and see if they have Black Forest Cherry Cake. I have not had any for so many years!!!!

Mar 28, 2022 10:46 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Roy... if anyone could rustle up a good German Black Forest cake, it would be Chef Dolores!

Mar 28, 2022 10:53 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Kathy Streib hi Kathy... the only reason I ever have to go to a German restaurant is for Black Forest cake!

Mar 28, 2022 10:54 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina this is a day I can get behind, even if it would send my blood sugar through the roof ..... LOL

Mar 28, 2022 10:55 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

George Souto hi George... I could get behind Black Forest cake every day of the year!

Mar 28, 2022 12:27 PM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Again Nina, I am showing my ignorance by not knowing there was a Black Forest cake day. I will get behind it with no problems 🙂

Mar 28, 2022 05:32 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS good morning, Paul... I, too, was unaware of Black Forest cake day... otherwise, I'd have been celebrating long ago. A very easy day to get behind!

Mar 29, 2022 04:39 AM

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho

Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID

North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Hello Nina, Good thing my wife was not aware of this day or I certainly would have been on a 'mission'. lol Enjoy the rest of the week. Mark

Mar 29, 2022 10:28 AM