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 egg yolks, one at a time and beat well after each.
5. 5
   Add melted chocolate and vanilla.
6. 6
   Mix well.
7. 7
   Sift together salt, soda and flour.
8. 8
   Add alternately with buttermilk to chocolate mixture, beating well.
9. 9
   Beat until smooth.
10. 10
    Fold in beaten egg whites.
11. 11
    Pour into 3 (8 or 9-inch) cake layer pans. Line on bottoms with paper.
12. 12
    Bake in moderate oven at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes.
13. 13
    Cool.
14. 14
    Fill layers and frost top and sides with Coconut-Pecan Filling.
15. 15
    Serves 18 to 20.