German Sweet Chocolate Cake
["2 c. sugar", "1 c. Crisco", "1 c. buttermilk", "2 1/2 c. flour", "4 egg yolks", "4 egg whites, stiffly beaten", "1 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1/4 c. buttermilk", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 pkg. German chocolate, dissolved in 1/2 c. hot water", "pinch of salt"]
["Blend sugar, Crisco and egg yolks.", "Alternately add 3/4 cup buttermilk and flour.", "Add chocolate and water and 1/4 cup buttermilk and soda.", "Add egg whites, gently folding into batter. Makes 3 large layers.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes."]
["sugar", "Crisco", "buttermilk", "flour", "egg yolks", "egg whites", "soda", "vanilla", "chocolate", "salt"]