INGREDIENTS
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For the cake
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6 oz milk chocolate, chopped
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1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed Cocoa powder
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2/3 cup boiling water
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2 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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6 tablespoons (3 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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6 extra large eggs, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 cup sour cream (regular or reduced fat, not fat free), at room temperature
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For the filling
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12 oz can fat-free evaporated milk
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5 tablespoons cornstarch
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 1/2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
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1 cup pecans, finely chopped
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7 0z sweetened flaked coconut
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For the syrup
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
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For the icing
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8 oz dark chocolate
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2 tablespoons corn syrup
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3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz ) unsalted butter
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1 cup heavy cream