There have always been chocolate cakes, but not classics. Today we are going to learn about some classic chocolate cakes.
The first is Germany's Black Forest, or Foret Noire in French, which consists of a chocolate cake with black cherries, white cream and covered with chocolate shavings, this is his most classic look. The overall taste is sweet with a slight bitter. Black Forest cake, I believe you have heard of different versions of its origins, one of which is related to the Black Forest mountain in southern Germany, because of the local black cherry and a cherry wine.
The second is called Opera. The cake has eight layers, three of which are sponge cake soaked in coffee syrup, the rest are chocolate ganache and cream, and the top is topped with a mirror-like chocolate coating, creating an elegant and romantic artistry. The top is usually mounted with Opera or musical notes, which is an elegant work of art.
The third is Tiramisu from Italy. It originated during World War II, when a wife wanted to make a dessert for her husband before he left the house, so she collected all the ingredients in the house and fused them together to make a cake. In Italian language, it means “ take me away”. Tiramisu, finger biscuits dipped in coffee, and mascarpone sweet cream are a classic combination. The cocoa powder on top is the finishing touch, it's the one what gives tiramisu its distinctive texture and flavor. Nowadays, tiramisu is not just a cake, but more like a classic flavor. Milk tea, ice cream and bread are all loved by the masses.
And the last one, Sacher cake, which is the exclusive gift of the Austrian royal family. It belongs to the Austrian national treasure, It is reported in 1832, a western pastry chef made it for the to Vienna King. The cake was made by the soft embryo collocation, and two layers of chocolate cake sweet apricot jam, which maximumly release of the sweet taste. Th outside layer is covered by thick full chocolate sauce, so it stimiulates your taste buds. If you go to Vienna, be sure to try this classic cake at Cafe Sacher.
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