Although to be fair, this also links it directly to the German Black Forest region.
It would appear however, that the origins of its name are also disputed… Some argue the name ‘Black Forest’ has nothing to do with the cherries per se and everything to do with the cake resembling the traditional ‘bollenhut’ folk dance costumes (red pom-pommed hats). And with its regional cherry links, it thus came to be known as Black Forest Cake. Or not… As is often the case with food history, some believe that actually, it was enjoyed way back in the 16 th Century, combining the local regional Black Forest Morello cherries and Kirschwasser, with the newly available import of chocolate. The Black Forest Cake is said to have been invented by a pastry chef called Josef Keller in 1915 and was originally called “Schwarzwaelder Kirsch”. Looks like I’ve made a pretty traditional Black Forest Cake then! A little history for this timeless Chocolate Cherry Cake
And the sides of the cake are generally coated in cream and chocolate flakes, with the top decorated in cherries. There is always Kirsch (a cherry liqueur which is also known as ‘Kirschwasser’) involved somewhere in the recipe. One of the world’s most loved and iconic desserts, it traditionally consists of several layers of chocolate sponge, whipped cream and cherries. While the term gâteau may be French, the origins of the Black Forest Cake are, in fact, German.
Black forest trifle swiss roll free#
So, you have my permission to call it what you like… Either way, it’s absolutely delicious and (having looked at some of the other gluten free offerings on the internet), is definitely up there with the best. To be honest… Looking at my Black Forest Cake (or Gâteau), I’m still no clearer on what I have made. The sponge itself plays a mere supporting role. But typically, the fillings tend to be fresh and require refrigeration and are designed to be eaten soon after making. They might include layers of mousse or ganache… cream or fruit. It is (apparently) considered to be a little bit special… The cake that wants to ‘ make a statement’ … More elaborate, often taller and with several layers of rich, creamy lusciousness. While there seems to be no agreed statement around the differences, the gâteau it seems, comes down to that childhood perception of ‘poshness’. So gâteau = cake… Right? Well… Yes and no. I’ve also seen it described as “a rich and fancy cake”. If you check the dictionary, the most commonly found definition of gâteau is “a large, sweet cake, usually with cream or fruit in it”. But for the pedants among us (and yes, I’m one of them…), the question has to be asked… Is this a cake or a gâteau and what’s the difference anyway? As a child it always sounded posh to eat ‘gâteau’ rather than cake. What’s the difference between a cake and a gâteau? So, grab the ingredients and bowls and bake! THIS is the Gluten Free Black Forest Cake (or gâteau) of memories held. While I love the food shared here to look good, rest assured… It is NEVER style over substance. For me, it’s more than reuniting with the foods we miss… It’s about making sure they are at least as good as and preferably better than the foods we miss. My Gluten Free Alchemist mission…įor those who haven’t visited Gluten Free Alchemist before… This is my mission… I have made it my absolute business to make everything on here as good as you would ever have had before. NO!! NEVER accept less… There’s absolutely no need to put up with it. I feel so sad when I see comments in Facebook groups offering support to newly diagnosed people… Telling them ‘in time you’ll get used to it’… Or ‘eat the really bad stuff first and the rest will taste better’. After all… Why should we miss out? And why should we ‘have to get used to’ food which is not as good as ‘normal’ stuff.
Just like the best of the traditional Black Forest Gâteaux you remember, but gluten free! And that makes it safe for Coeliacs (and Celiacs) and anyone else who needs to eat a gluten and wheat free diet. I share with you my gluten free Black Forest Cake. The iconic Black Forest Cake (or Gâteau) made gluten free
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