German Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Melt chocolate in boiling water.
3. 3
   Add vanilla and salt after chocolate is melted.
4. 4
   Cream shortening and sugar and beaten egg yolks.
5. 5
   Add 3/4 cup of buttermilk alternating with sifted flour.
6. 6
   Dissolve soda in remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk and add to creamed mixture.
7. 7
   Stir in chocolate.
8. 8
   Fold in egg whites.
9. 9
   Bake in three 9-inch pans for 25 to 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Serves 8.