German Chocolate Cake has been a favorite dessert in my family for as long as I can remember. My dad requests it for every birthday and my grandmother’s famous recipe is safely stowed in every family member’s recipe box. Because my dad’s side of the family does in fact hail from Germany, I never questioned the assumption that German Chocolate Cake was, well… German. So you can imagine my surprise when I learned that was not the case!
Turns out the cake was created right here in the United States by Sam German in 1852. That news did change our perception of this treat, but it in no way did it change our undying love. I’m sure you understand if you’ve ever tasted a slice!
