German Chocolate Cake

Name: German Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 4 egg yolks; 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 pkg. German sweet chocolate; 2 5/8 c. flour; 1 c. buttermilk; 4 egg whites

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
4 egg yolks
1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. German sweet chocolate
2 5/8 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk
4 egg whites

Directions

1

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after every addition.
2

Dissolve chocolate in boiling water; cool slightly and add to egg mixture.
3

Sift flour, salt and soda together.
4

Add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix well and add vanilla.
5

Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter.
6

Pour into 3 greased cake pans.
7

Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until done; check with toothpick or if it springs back when touched.
8

Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.