Zwetschgenkuchen

Zwetschgenkuchen is traditional German plum cake. Zwetschge are Damson or Damask plums and the cake made from these is very popular here when they are in season. They weren't in season a few weeks ago but it is possible to store them (this is where a cellar comes in handy) like apples until you are ready to whip them up into something delightful. The plums are sour and are usually used for jams and cakes. This cake was particularly good because it was served warm, and it had a unique base made from a mixture of almond and hazelnut meal. Usually, the base is similar to a buttery, sweet, shortcrust pastry. I much prefer it with the nutty meal, it goes together quite well with the deliciously squishy plums. We drove to Wirtshaus zum Silberwald (Silver Forest) to sample this Zwetschgenkuchen. Wirtshaus zum Silberwald is a very cosy restaurant with an open fire, tucked away, as the name suggests in the Silberwald which isn't very far away from where we are. They have a beautiful beer garden in summer. You really feel like your miles away from everything. It's not just the cake that is good here, the traditional Bavarian food is also worth the trip.