German Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate in boiling water.
2. 2
   Cool.
3. 3
   Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. 4
   Add yolks one at a time, beating well after each.
5. 5
   Blend in vanilla flavoring and chocolate.
6. 6
   Sift flour with soda and salt; add alternately with buttermilk to chocolate mixture, beating after each addition until smooth.
7. 7
   Fold in beaten egg whites.
8. 8
   Pour into 3 (9-inch) layer pans lined with wax paper. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool.
10. 10
    Frost tops only.