When Was Gateau Invented?
Some Historians Say That the Cake Dates Back to the 1500S, When Chocolate First Became Available in Europe. More Specifically, Its Birthplace Would Have Been...
Some historians say that the cake dates back to the 1500s, when chocolate first became available in Europe. More specifically, its birthplace would have been the Black Forest region of Germany, which is known for its sour cherries and kirschwasser.
Who invented black forest gateau?
The gateau was invented 100 years ago. According to the official story, it was created by baker Josef Keller (1887-1981), who first decided to combine cream, cherries and schnapps in a cake.
Why is it called a gateau?
A common misconception is that the gateau takes its name from the region of its origin: the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) mountain range in south-western Germany, whereas, the Black Forest Gateau actually takes its name from a distinctive and fiery kirsch alcohol made from Black Forest sour cherries, known as ...
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