INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
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5 tbsp (75 mL) dark unsweetened cocoa powder blend (see Cook?'s Tip)
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1 1/4 tsp (6 mL) baking powder
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1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
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1/2 cup (125 mL) butter (1 stick), softened
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1 cup (250 mL) sugar
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2 egg yolks
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1/2 tbsp (7 mL) Double-Strength Vanilla
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1 cup (250 mL) milk
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Filling
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1 cup (250 mL) sugar
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1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
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3/4 cup (175 mL) evaporated milk
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2 egg yolks
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3/4 tsp (4 mL) Double-Strength Vanilla
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3/4 cup (175 mL) butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into pieces
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2 cups (500 mL) toasted sweetened flaked coconut
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2 cups (500 mL) toasted pecan halves, finely chopped
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Ganache and garnish (see Cook?'s Tips