German Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate in the boiling water.
2. 2
   Cool.
3. 3
   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each.
5. 5
   Add chocolate and vanilla.
6. 6
   Sift together salt, soda and flour.
7. 7
   Add alternately with buttermilk to chocolate mixture, beating well after each addition.
8. 8
   Beat until batter is smooth.
9. 9
   Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter. Pour into 3 baking pans.
10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.