German Chocolate Cake

Directions

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   Beat 4 eggs whites until stiff peaks form, set aside.
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   Melt chocolate in boiling water; cool.
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   In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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   Add melted chocolate and vanilla, blend well.
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    In a medium bowl, sift together flour, soda, and salt and add to chocolate mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
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    Beat well after each addition.
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    Fold in egg whites.
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    Pour batter into three 9-inch cake pans which have been lined withwaxed paper.
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    Bake in a preheated 350F oven, 35 to 40 minutes.
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    Cool completely and frost between layers and top with Coconut-Pecan Frosting.
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    Coconut-Pecan Frosting: 1.
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    Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 12 minutes.
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    Stir frequently, and take care not toscorch this mixture.
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    Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
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    Beat until cool and of spreading consistancy.