Classic German Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet cooking chocolate
1/2 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
4 eggs, separated
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
Coconut Pecan Topping

Preparation

In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate in water; stir.
In large bowl, beat sugar and shortening until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
Stir in chocolate mixture.
In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to batter alternately with buttermilk until blended.