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Buckwheat gateau
Alternative names Buckwheat torte
Course Dessert
Place of origin Germany
Region or state Lüneburg Heath
Main ingredients Buckwheat flour, heather honey, yoghurt, cranberries, whipped cream, chocolate

The Buckwheat gateau or Buckwheat torte (German: Buchweizentorte) is a special dessert. It comes from the Lüneburg Heath area in northern Germany. This delicious cake is a popular treat in that region.

What is Buckwheat Gateau?

This yummy gateau is made with several layers. The cake parts are baked using buckwheat flour. They also include sweet heather honey.

The Delicious Layers

Between the cake layers, you will find a fruity filling. This layer is made with creamy yoghurt and tart cranberries. The whole cake is then topped with fluffy whipped cream. Finally, it gets a sprinkle of tasty chocolate shavings. It's a perfect mix of sweet and a little bit tangy!

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