Here’s another American classic - **German Chocolate Cake**: German Chocolate Cake Despite its name, this cake is purely American! It was named after Samuel German, who developed a type of dark baking chocolate. The signature coconut-pecan frosting makes it unforgettable. **For the Cake:** - 4 ounces sweet baking chocolate (such as Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate) - ½ cup boiling water - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking soda - ¼ teaspoon salt - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, soft