Grandma's German Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup margarine, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 cup boiling water

German Chocolate Icing

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/4 lb margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon imitation vanilla
• 1 1/3 cups coconut
• 1 1/2 cups black walnuts, chopped (you can use English walnuts if you prefer)

Directions

1. 1

   I make this in either a greased and floured 9 x 12 inch pan or 2 9-inch round pans. For the 9 inch pans I also add wax paper cut to the pan size in the bottom of the pan.

2. 2

   I start checking for doneness after 40 minutes for a 9 x 12 pan, and 25 minutes for the 2 9-inch pans. When a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean it's done.

3. 3

   Cream margarine and sugar.

4. 4

   Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well.

5. 5

   Add buttermilk and dry ingredients.

6. 6

   Add boiling water and beat until mixed.

7. 7

   Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45-55 minutes or until done.

8. 8

   For Icing- Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, margarine and vanilla.

9. 9

   Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Add coconut and nuts.

11. 11

    Beat until thick enough to spread.