For one thing, it’s not German.
What Is German’s Sweet Chocolate?
Today, the bars are labeledGerman’sSweet Chocolate.
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Where Did German Chocolate Cake Come From?
Her mid-century recipe uses Crisco, not butter, as well as one package of German’s Sweet Chocolate.
In 1957, another version of the cake appeared in theThe Dallas Morning News.
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According toNPR, sales of the chocolate increased 73 percent in one year.
(Thepecansin the frosting are another clue.)
Other recipes might add a chocolate buttercream, but we stand by using the classic coconut-pecan frosting instead.
Our simpleGerman Chocolate Cakeplays with the classic formula slightly.
It still uses the same chocolate and buttermilk but adds hot coffee to help intensify the chocolate flavor.
No matter which you choose to bake, they both use the same decadentCoconut-Pecan Frosting.
It may not be the prettiest frosting out there, but don’t judge it by its looks.
Just wait until you taste it.
