Melt 1 German chocolate bar, 1/4 pound, in 1/2 cup hot water. Set aside to cool. Beat 5 egg whites.

Cream:

2 c. sugar
1 c. Crisco
5 egg yolks

Add 1 cup buttermilk to egg yolks, Crisco and sugar.

Sift:

2 1/2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

If using self-rising flour, omit salt and soda.

Mix low speed and add chocolate mixture and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Makes 3 large layers.

COOKED ICING:

1 c. sugar
1/4 lb. butter
2 tbsp. flour
3 well beaten egg yolks
1 lg. can cream
1 can Angel Flake coconut
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients in saucepan. Bring to a good boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 minutes or until thickened.