German Sweet Chocolate Cake

By jannycerv

Ingredients

• 4 oz. Baker's sweet chocolate
• 1/2 c. boiling water
• 1 c. butter
• 2 c. sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 1/2 c. sifted flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Preparation

Step 1

Melt chocolate in water. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix egg yolks and vanilla add to butter mixture. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into 3 (8-inch round pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.