Blue Cake

Despite its name, the famous Swiss blue cake, a specialty of the Frutig valley, is not blue, nor is it a cake. It is a simple puff pastry without fillings or toppings, one that has been produced in local bakeries since the 1900s. Its name refers to the phrase blau machen, meaning to take a holiday. The pastry is commonly consumed as a snack, accompanied by cold cuts, cheese, butter, jam, or coffee.