Black Forest Cherry Cake - do you enjoy it with or without cherry brandy?

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To me, a Black Forest Cake is a party cake. What says "celebration" more than chocolate cake, Kirsch flavored Morello cherries, and loads of sweet whipped cream? As its name implies, Black Forest Cake comes from the Black Forest region of Germany. The first written recipe for this very popular cake appeared in 1934, and there are many theories as to its origin. Heston Blumenthal in his book "In Search of Perfection" gives an excellent account of its history. He tells us that some believe its name 'Schwarzwalder Kirsch Torte' is a tribute to the Kirsch (cherry distillate) flavor that is prominent in this dessert. (Kirsch is made in over 14,000 distilleries in the region.) Others say that the chocolate shavings that garnish the cake remind people of the thick trees that grow in the Black Forest. The cake's origin, itself, also has a few stories. It could have originated from a dessert that was made in the region that combined cream, cherries, and Kirsch, although it was not a cake. Some say the chocolate part of the cake originated in another part of Germany (Bad Godesburg). There is also a story that a Dutchman who settled in the region invented the cake. Although we may never know its true origin, everyone will agree that this cake is both beautiful to look at and delicious to eat.

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In Germany a Black Forest Cherry Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) without cherry brandy may not be called a Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte.

There must be cherry brandy in it!