White Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate in boiling water and set aside to cool.
2. 2
   Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. 3
   Add egg yolks 1 at a time, beating after each.
4. 4
   Add chocolate and vanilla.
5. 5
   Sift together flour and soda.
6. 6
   Add alternately with buttermilk.
7. 7
   Do not overmix.
8. 8
   Fold in egg whites.
9. 9
   Gently stir in nuts and coconut.
10. 10
    Pour into 3 greased and floured round cake pans and bake at 350°.
11. 11
    Cool and frost.