INGREDIENTS
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COCONUT PECAN FILLING
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6 egg yolks
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12 oz can evaporated milk
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
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3/4 cup (168g) butter, cubed
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3 cups (255g) sweetened shredded coconut
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1 1/4 cups chopped toasted pecans
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CHOCOLATE CAKE
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3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
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1/4 cup (58g) sour cream, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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8 oz (226g) German chocolate, melted
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4 large eggs, separated
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2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk, room temperature
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1/4 cup (60ml) water, room temperature
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CHOCOLATE FROSTING
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1 1/2 cups (336g) butter
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1 1/4 cups (237g) shortening (or additional butter)
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9 3/4 cups (1121g) powdered sugar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cup (123g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
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6-7 tbsp (60-75ml) water or milk