White German Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate in double boiler.
2. 2
   Sift and measure sugar.
3. 3
   Add baking powder and salt to sugar and sift again.
4. 4
   Soften butter or margarine.
5. 5
   Cream with sugar mixture until light and fluffy.
6. 6
   Add egg yolks and beat thoroughly.
7. 7
   Add melted chocolate and vanilla and beat again.
8. 8
   Add flour and buttermilk alternately, and beat after each addition.
9. 9
   Fold in beaten egg whites.
10. 10
    Stir in nuts and coconut.
11. 11
    Bake in two 9-inch pans at 350° for 45 minutes.