The Baum cake is one of the most popular types of cake in Japan. Originally it comes from Germany and its appearance looks similar to many tree rings. These rings are layers of sponge.
- Lovely Kyoto Baum
Due to the many rings appearance of the Baumkuchen cake, the Japanese associate it with longevity and prosperity. Therefore many Japanese people actually order baumkuchen cake for their wedding cake as well.
- Many rings symbolising a long life
This particular baum cake is a Kyoto style one which is flavoured with green tea – matcha.
- Shop in Kyoto near Kiyomizudera selling Baumkuchen
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tried this in kyoto – lovely texture http://bit.ly/UP0K9
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wow this really looks delicious. おいしです. I have never seen something like this in my life before. I really need to visit Japan and especially Kyoto someday.
This article really made me hungry. It really does look like tree rings. Had to go and get something to munch on…Peach Turnover,Munchos and Blue Mt. Dew. What a combination eh? Is something like that expensive?
Just want to mention that all the photos that you and shibuya took=EPIC WIN!=bows