German Chocolate Cake

Name: German Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: 1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet baking chocolate; 1/2 c. water; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 c. shortening; 2 c. sugar; 4 eggs, separated; 2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour; 1 tsp. soda; Pinch salt; 1 c. buttermilk; Coconut-Pecan Frosting

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Ingredients

1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet baking chocolate
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. soda
Pinch salt
1 c. buttermilk
Coconut-Pecan Frosting

Directions

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Combine chocolate and water; bring to a boil, and stir until chocolate melts. Cool; stir in vanilla and set aside. Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add chocolate mixture; beat until blended. Combine flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely. Spread coconut-pecan frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with pecans, if desired.