Classic German Chocolate Cake
["1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet cooking chocolate", "1/2 c. water", "2 c. sugar", "2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. shortening", "4 eggs, separated", "2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. buttermilk", "Coconut Pecan Topping"]
["In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate in water; stir.", "In large bowl, beat sugar and shortening until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.", "Stir in chocolate mixture.", "In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to batter alternately with buttermilk until blended."]
["sweet cooking chocolate", "water", "sugar", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "shortening", "eggs", "vanilla", "buttermilk", "Coconut Pecan"]