German Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (4 oz.) pkg. German sweet chocolate
1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 c. buttermilk
Coconut-Pecan Frosting (recipe follows)

Preparation

Melt chocolate in boiling water.
Allow to cool.
Cream butter and sugar (see Note) until light and fluffy.
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each.
Blend in vanilla and cooled chocolate.