German Chocolate Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 Eggland's Best Eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• FROSTING:
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1-1/2 cups evaporated milk
• 3/4 cup butter
• 5 egg yolks, beaten
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ICING:
• 1 teaspoon shortening
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate