German Chocolate Cake Facts
Layers of chocolate covered and filled with buttery frosting give German Chocolate Cake the flavors of a rich European dessert. But this cake is all-American, named in honor of the man who created its signature ingredient--sweet, dark baking chocolate. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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In 1852, Samuel German of Walter Baker and Company in Massachusetts made a new type of baking chocolate bar. Unlike semi-sweet chocolate, German's chocolate already contained sugar. The company named the bar "Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate."
Time Frame
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According to Richard Sax, author of "Classic Home Desserts," cooks were making cakes with German's chocolate as early as the 1920s. In 1957, a Dallas newspaper published a recipe for "German's Chocolate Cake," featuring German's creation.
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Effects
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After the recipe's publication, sales of German's chocolate rose. General Foods, which owned the brand at the time, saw a marketing opportunity and sent the recipe to newspapers around the country. German's chocolate cake became a nationwide favorite, although the recipe name eventually became "German Chocolate Cake."
Ingredients
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"The Original Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate Cake" recipe calls for Baker's German's sweet chocolate along with butter, shredded coconut and chopped pecans for the icing and filling, according to Kraft Foods, which now owns the Baker's brand.
Nutrional Information
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One slice of German chocolate cake contains about 640 calories and 38 grams of fat. "Plan ahead and eat accordingly before indulging in a slice of this cake," Kraft Foods advises.
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