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German Chocolate Cake

Up until a few years ago I had never heard of German Chocolate Cake. I think the first time I saw one was on the Food Net work, I believe it was Bobby Fley’s Throwdown. I knew, right then, it was something I was going to [...]

Posted On : Apr, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

German’s Chocolate Cookies

Many people don’t know this, but German chocolate cake is an American creation. In 1952, General Foods distributed a recipe found in a Dallas, TX newspaper to boost sales of Baker’s Chocolate. In fact, the name is a tribute to [...]

Posted On : Jul, 04 2011 | Comments : 0

Skip the Cake and Make German Chocolate Pudding Cups

Every year I make my uncle a new version of his favorite dessert, German Chocolate Cake. Last year, I opted for Hostess-inspired German chocolate cupcakes, but this week, I skipped the cake part all together and went with a pudding cup v [...]

Posted On : Mar, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Germans’ chocolate cake

Someday, a woman from a country other than Germany will stand atop the podium after a World Cup luge race. Friday, however, was not that day. Germany’s Tatjana Hufner earned her 25th career World Cup gold medal, winning the Viessma [...]

Posted On : Dec, 18 2010 | Comments : 0

TODAY staff cook-off: Short ribs, German chocolate cake

ngredients * 1 egg, slightly beaten * 4 water chestnuts, chopped, 1 teaspoon * Dry sherry * 6 slices day-old bread (trim the crust) &nbs [...]

Posted On : Dec, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

There's nothing German about German's chocolate cake

My mother often made German chocolate cake for my father on his birthday. The sweet chocolate cake, topped with a buttery caramel-like mixture containing shredded coconut and chopped pecans, is one of his all-time favorite desserts. Each [...]

Posted On : Dec, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Sweet German chocolate cake deliciously moist

In last week’s column I referenced a German Chocolate Cake that was baked by my sister-in-law and served as dessert at a family gathering. While the topic is still fresh in my mind, I will share the recipe this week for any of you wis [...]