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