Fisherman's Fudge Cake

2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
2 squares baker chocolate
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
4 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla Separate egg yolks and whites. Beat egg whites and set aside. Cream shortening, sugar, and egg yolks. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk. Add melted chocolate, vanilla, and nuts. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake in tube pan for 1 hour, 20 minutes at 375 degrees.