German Chocolate Cake ("German Sweet Chocolate Cake") Recipe

• 4 ounce Sweet chocolate squares, German's (1 pkg)
• 1/2 c. Boiling water
• 2 c. Flour
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 c. Margarine, softened (2 sticks)
• 2 c. Sugar
• 4 x Egg yolks
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1 c. Buttermilk
• 4 x Egg whites
• 12 ounce Evaporated lowfat milk, (1 can)
• 1 1/2 c. Sugar
• 3/4 c. Margarine, (1 1/2 sticks)
• 4 x Egg yolks, slightly beaten
• 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
• 2 2/3 c. Coconut, (1 7 ounce pkg Bakers)
• 1 1/2 c. Pecans, minced

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