German Sweet Chocolate Cake

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.