Baker's Original German Sweet Chocolate Cake

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From razzle dazzle recipe site. For zaar world tour ii.

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Steps

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Coconut-pecan frosting.

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Oven at 350f.

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Melt chocolate in water , cool.

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Cream butter and sugar.

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Beat in egg yolks.

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Stir in vanilla and chocolate.

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Mix flour , soda , and salt.

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Beat in flour mixture , alternately with buttermilk.

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Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

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Fold into batter.

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Pour batter into three 9-inch layer pans , lined on bottoms with waxed paper.

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Bake for 30 minutes or until cake springs bake when lightly pressed in center.

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Cool 15 minutes.

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Remove and cool on rack.

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Frost cake.

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Coconut-pecan frosting.

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Combine evaporated milk , sugar , slightly beaten egg yolks , butter or margarine and vanilla in saucepan.

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Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.

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Cool until thick enough to spread.

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Makes 4-1 / 4 cups.

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Ingredients

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german sweet chocolate, boiling water, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, evaporated milk, egg yolks, shredded coconut, pecans