Even in the light of day, the Black Forest stays true to its name. The roads are narrow, and incredibly steep, with switchbacks and winding turns.
This is my first time visiting the Black Forest, and it’s unlike any mountain driving I’ve experienced. It’s because of this proximity to France that English references to the Black Forest dessert often use the terms ‘cake’ and ‘gateau’ interchangeably. It belongs to the German State of Baden-Württemberg and shares its borders with Switzerland and France. Kate Sammer: Schwarzwald, or the Black Forest, is a mountainous region in the southwesternmost corner of Germany. But what is it about this confectionary classic that specifically makes it a Black Forest cake? That’s what I was hoping to find out. Although it’s not certain who first wrote the recipe, the cake has been fully embraced by the Black Forest community as an essential part of their cultural identity. It’s a tasty cake, which is why it has garnered international praises as one of Germany’s most famous exports. To add a final touch, the top is trimmed with a ring of cherries. The cake’s surface is completely frosted with a boozy whipped cream, and its sides are decorated with a layer of chocolate bark. Picture a triple-tier chocolate sponge cake saturated in cherry Schnapps sandwiched between each layer is a cherry filling that’s also infused with alcohol. In case you haven’t had the pleasure of trying a slice, let me break it down for you. The story I’m going to tell you today, however, is about a real German cake - the Black Forest gateau or Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. In fact, the recipe is named after its inventor, Samuel German, who was an American baker that first developed it back in 1852. Kate Sammer: It’s a common misconception that German chocolate cake is, well, German.
THE BIG POND - Getting to Know the Gateau (PDF, 616 kB).The photo above comes from Nikki Out West and shows a Black Forest cake. Kate traveled to Germany to meet with gateau enthusiasts and produce this podcast. Later, she attended Columbia University, where she studied anthropology and film. Kate Sammer was born and raised in San Diego, California.
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