German Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease 2 square 8 x 8 x 2-inch pans or 3 round layer pans.
3. 3
   Line bottoms with wax paper.
4. 4
   Pour boiling water on chocolate in small bowl, stirring until chocolate is melted. Cool.
5. 5
   Mix sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
6. 6
   Beat in egg yolks, one at a time.
7. 7
   Beat in chocolate and vanilla on low speed.
8. 8
   Mix in flour and beat until batter is smooth.
9. 9
   Fold in egg whites.
10. 10
    Divide batter among pans.
11. 11
    Bake until toothpick comes out clean.