Black Forest Torte also known as Schwarzwälder- kirschtorte is a classical German cake. It contains several layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, cherry filling and sour cherries on top.
This recipe includes Kirschwasser, a cherry brandy that gives the cake its distinctive flavor.
For best results, make cake layers 1 day a head and refrigerate.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
3 3/4 cups (455 grams) unbleached [...]
Brot (bread) is an essential part of German food. There are about 300 types of dark and white breads and over 1,200 of rolls and mini-breads known in the various regions of Germany. Furthermore, different techniques and ingredients are used in bread making throughout the country.
Here is a list of the most common bread and roll types.
Bauernbrot (Farmer’s Bread)
Bauernbrot is commonly referred to [...]
Wiener schnitzel made with Japanese breadcrumbs doesn’t sound very appetizing to most people.
However, after doing some research along with recommendations from several chefs. I discovered that using Japanese breadcrumbs when coating a schnitzel helps to improve the overall taste.
It ensures the batter stays crisper and doesn’t absorb too much of the oil. Often times, schnitzel can [...]
Looking for authentic German breads, cakes, and pastries? Here’s a list of German bakeries across Canada and the United States. All enteries are listed in alphabetical order by province for Canada and by state for the USA.
CANADA
Alberta
Rustic Sourdough Bakery & Deli (selection of German breads & cakes)
1305 – 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0C4
http://www.rusticsourdoughbakery.ca
British [...]
Since I bought a new Gugelhupf mold the other day, I thought it would be good to share some information about this unique cake.
What is Gugelhupf?
Gugelhupf is a type of cake with a distinctive ring shape. It usually contains either raisins, almonds, fruit or a combination of these ingredients. Sometimes Kirschwasser also known as cherry brandy [...]
What is a Bratwurst?
Bratwurst is a type of German sausage that contains pork, beef, or veal with spices. The name is German, derived from Old High German as in “brat” meaning frying and “wurst” referring to sausage.
There are several types of bratwurst sausages available. Although, most North Americans refer to a bratwurst as a specific [...]
Bratwurst can be cooked in a variety of ways including grilled, pan-fried, or even smoked. I personally enjoy the traditional method of cooking it on the stove top while using ingredients like beer to add a more pungent flavour to it. Just remember to always buy quality sausages from a deli or store that’s committed [...]
Germans just might have to say goodbye to their famous and beloved pretzel.
The European Commission is trying to ban the snack food over concerns about its high level salt contents.
The new legislation would require strict labelling on all fresh bread products in efforts to inform the public about the ingredients being used.
Germans across the country [...]
Wienerschnitzel is a popular fast food chain in the USA.
During my stay in Las Vegas this past weekend, I happen to stumble across an eatery called Wienerschnitzel, located in a small food court.
Wienerschnitzel is a popular fast food chain in the USA with restaurants in Arizona, California, Texas as well as several other states.
The silly thing is they don’t actually [...]
