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German Chocolate Cake - Spoonful of Flavor
INGREDIENTS
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For the cake:
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2 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
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2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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6 tbsp. water
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16 tbsp. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
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4 large eggs, separated
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp. baking powder
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1 tsp. baking soda
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
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1 tsp. vanilla extract
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For the filling:
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup sugar
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3 large egg yolks
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6 tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
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1 1/3 cups unsweetened coconut, toasted
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For the syrup:
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1 cup water
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 tbsp. dark rum
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For the chocolate icing:
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8 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
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2 tbsp. light corn syrup
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3 tbsp. unsalted butter
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1 cup heavy cream
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