German Chocolate Layer Cake

4  oz. German sweet chocolate, grated
2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 stick butter, softened
2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk

Mix together butter and sugar, add egg yolks 1 at a time, add 
vanilla. sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and add to 
mixture, alternate with buttermilk, stir in grated chocolate. 
Beat egg whites until foamy and add to mixture. Place equal 
amounts into three 8 inch round cake pans that are lightly greased 
and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool before 
frosting.

Frosting

1 small can 5 oz. evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 egg
1/4 cup butter, softened

Combine all ingredients together and mix well spread on all three 
layers of cooled cake and place one layer over another. You 
may also use store bought German chocolate frosting if you wish 
to save time.