The famous Black Forest cake is not flavored with spice rum and dried apricots. It is actually made with Kirschwasser, a cherry brandy, cherries, and chocolate.
The statement that the famous Black Forest cake from southern Germany is flavored with spice rum and dried apricots is false. The traditional Black Forest cake, or Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte in German, is characteristically known for its layers of chocolate sponge cake sandwiched with whipped cream and cherries. It is flavored with Kirschwasser, a clear cherry brandy made from sour Morello cherries, not spice rum. Dried apricots are also not a typical ingredient in this dessert. The cake is decorated with more whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate shavings.