2 c. sugar
1 pkg. German chocolate
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. shortening
4 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/2 c. flour

Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs, singly. Beat well after each addition. Add half of flour and 3/4 cup buttermilk. Add soda to 1/4 cup buttermilk and add this to rest of flour. Melt chocolate with 1/2 cup water; blend. Add vanilla. Bake in 3 layers at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

FILLING FOR CAKE:

1 c. evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 1/3 sticks butter
1 c. coconut flakes
1 c. pecans

Beat eggs slightly, add sugar, stirring. Add coconut and chopped nuts. Spread while hot on cake.