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. It's said that Black Forest cake originated as far back as the 1500's when chocolate was first available in Europe. Written recipes for Black Forest Cake did not become available till the early 1900's. It's considered the most "German" of all cakes.
This was my favorite cake as a child and it remains my favorite cake to this day. I can't think of anything better than layers of chocolate … (26 comments)
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 … (30 comments)
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