Something Different Chocolate Cake

Directions

Cream butter and sugar, add egg yolks and beat well.

Add melted chocolate, milk, and yeast that has been softened in ¼ cup lukewarm water.

Add flour and salt, beat well.

Fold in beaten egg whites.

Let this stand overnight. In the morning, add soda dissolved in 3 tablespoons hot water. Makes 3 nine inch layers.

Grease and flour cake pans, bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 20 to 25 minutes.

ICING: Mix sugar, water, and Karo, cook to soft ball stage (230 degrees F).

Add slowly to egg whites which have been beaten stiff but not dry.

Beat thoroughly until icing is like cream.

Add confectioners sugar. Melt chocolate and dribble over cake top for decorating. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.