2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening (Crisco)
2 pkgs. German sweet chocolate, melted
5 egg yolks
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
5 egg whites, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar, Crisco and cream together. Add chocolate, milk, flour and baking soda, mix well. Add egg whites and blend in vanilla. Bake in 9 inch pans.

FOR ICING:

Add 3 egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 pint or 1 cup cream, 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter. Beat 1 minute (until thickens). Add 1 small cup of Baker's angel flake coconut, 1/2 cup pecans. Ice German Chocolate Cake.