Visiting the Black Forest is all about beautiful scenery, ancient towns, beer, ham – and gateau

Do you remember the 1970s? If so, you’ll undoubtedly have tucked into that dessert trolley favourite Black Forest gateau, with its rich layers of chocolate, boozy cherry jam, whipped cream and black cherries on top. And while the cake may have fallen from fashion, its namesake (although not the inspiration for its name), a heavily … Read more