German Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine chocolate and water; bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Stir until chocolate melts.
3. 3
   Cool; stir in vanilla and set aside.
4. 4
   Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed.
5. 5
   Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Add chocolate mixture; beat until blended.
7. 7
   Combine flour, soda and salt.
8. 8
   Add to creamed mixture.
9. 9
   Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
10. 10
    Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
11. 11
    Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
12. 12
    Cool in pans 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks. Frost with Coconut-Pecan Frosting.