INGREDIENTS
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Cake
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2 1/2 cups cake flour
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1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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4 large eggs, separated
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6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
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Frosting
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1 1/4 cup pecans
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1 stick unsalted butter, softened
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1 pound confectioners' sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 cup hot coffee
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1/2 packed cup sweetened shredded coconut, plus more for garnish
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