This post took a while to create and takes you to the final destination of our gluten free Black Forest Torte recipe via some travel scenes through the beautiful and enchanting Black forest. Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cake/Gateau) is well-known in many parts of the world, although very few have had the privilege of tasting and experiencing the original recipe.  It is a special dessert, usually reserved for special occasions. Any Konditorei (pastry shop) will offer it, if not on a regular basis, with relative frequency, due to its popularity, and each one usually manages to give it a unique touch, while claiming that it is based on the original recipe. Continue reading →