German Chocolate 4-Layer Cake

This German Chocolate Cake is positively delicious, and Vice President Kamala Harris ordered a slice when she visited the bakery! The cake was first created by Sam German in the mid-1800s and became a fan favorite after it was first published in a Dallas newspaper a century later. Every bite of this version contains a perfect combination of dark chocolate cake, coconut, caramel, and pecans!

In 2002, Stephanie Hart decided to turn her passion for baking Southern-style cakes into a business, and Chicago’s Brown Sugar Bakery was born. Over the years, her cakes have become beloved as some of the very best in Chicago, and along with a loyal fan base she’s also appeared on Food Network’s “Holiday Baking Championship” and was a semifinalist for the 2019 James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef. Brown Sugar Bakery isn’t just about delicious cakes; it’s also about building community and sharing Southern culture with the Windy City.