How to Make the Best-Ever German Chocolate Cake

"Chocolate cake, toasted nuts, and shredded coconut. What could be better?..."

INGREDIENTS
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
4 large eggs
1 cup full-fat buttermilk
4 ounces semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips
1/2 cup water
Cooking spray
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed light brown sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 large egg yolks
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups chopped, toasted pecans (see Recipe Notes)
1 packed cup coarsely shredded, unsweetened coconut
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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