What is the origin of a German chocolate cake?

Table of Contents:

1. What is the origin of a German chocolate cake?
2. Who made the first German chocolate cake?
3. What is special about the Black Forest in Germany?
4. What animal is native to Germany?

What is the origin of a German chocolate cake?

The name comes from Sam German — who was either an American or an Englishman, depending on what you read. In 1852, he invented a style of sweet baking chocolate for the Baker's chocolate company. The company named it after him, but "German's Chocolate" didn't become well-known until 1957.

Who made the first German chocolate cake?

German chocolate cake

A German chocolate cake
Alternative names	German's chocolate cake
Created by	Mrs. George Clay
Invented	1957
Main ingredients	Chocolate cake, icing (egg yolks, evaporated milk, coconut and pecan)

What is special about the Black Forest in Germany?

What is The Black Forest Most Famous For? The Black Forest is more than just the home of the classical cuckoo clock and the setting of many Grimm fairy tales. The Schwarzwald, as the Germans call it, is famous for its scenic lakes and walks through pine forests.

What animal is native to Germany?

In the forests, you will find European wildcats, European badgers, lynxes, bats, deer, red squirrels, and red foxes. Germany's native birds include the boreal owl, bean goose, carrion crow, and mistle thrush. Whales, porpoises, and sharks live in the ocean waters.