1 (4 oz.) bar German chocolate
1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. butter
4 egg yolks
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. brown sugar
2 1/2 c. cake flour, sifted
1 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
4 egg whites, beaten stiff

FROSTING:

1 c. evaporated milk or dairy cream
1 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1/4 lb. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. coconut
1 c. nuts, chopped

Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter in saucepan. Cook until thickened,; add coconut and nuts. Beat until thick enough to spread.