2 c. sugar
1 c. Crisco oil
1 c. buttermilk
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 pkg. German sweet chocolate
1 tsp. vanilla

Dissolve chocolate in 1/2 cup boiling water. Beat together sugar, flour, oil and buttermilk. Add chocolate and mix well. Add eggs and vanilla, beat at high speed. Batter will be thin. Bake in 3 (9") greased and floured pans at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 c. coconut
1 lg. can Pet milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 stick butter
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
3 egg yolks
1 c. sugar

Combine all ingredients and cook until thick. Remove from heat and add small can crushed pineapple.