Black Forest Cake

Question 1

What country does Black Forest Cake originate from?

Answer 1

Germany

Question 2

What are the components of Black Forest Cake?

Answer 2

~ Chocolate Sponge Cake
~ Kirsch
~ Morello Cherries
~ Whipped Cream 
~ Chocolate Shavings

Question 3

What is Kirschwasser (aka Kirsch)?

Answer 3

Kirsch is a double-distilled clear fruit brandy, traditionally made from the sour Morello Cherry.

Question 4

Where in Germany is the Black Forest Cake thought to have originated?

Answer 4

Historians believe it originated from the Black Forest Region of Germany, in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg.

Question 5

What it the Black Forest called in German?

Answer 5

Der Schwarzwald

Question 6

Who is given credit for the creation of the Black Forest Cake? And when did they create it?

Answer 6

Josef Keller in 1915

Question 7

Where was Josef Keller the pastry Chef?

Answer 7

In Cafe Ahrend (today Agner) in Bad Godesberg

Question 8

What are the theories about where the Black Forest Cake got it’s name?

Answer 8

1. Josef Keller was trying to depict the beauty of the Black Forest in winter.
2. The cake represents the traditional costume worn by the women in the Black Forest.

Question 9

Describe how the Black Forest Cake could represent the traditional apparel of women?

Answer 9

~ Chocolate Cake = Black colour of the dress
~ Whipped Cream = the white sleeves
~ Cherries = Red Pompoms
~ Chocolate Curls = Black Lace Veil

Question 10

What replaces the kirsch in Austiran Variations?

Answer 10

Rum

Question 11

True or False

A Black Forest Cake does not have to be made with Kirsch.

Answer 11

False

If there is no kirsch in the cake it cannot be called a Black Forest Cake