INGREDIENTS
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4 ounces semi sweet chocolate, chopped
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6 tablespoons water
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4 large eggs, separated
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1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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1 cup water
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons dark rum
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large egg yolks, cut into small pieces
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup pecans
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2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
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8 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped
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2 tablespoon corn syrup
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 cup heavy cream