INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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CAKE:
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1/2 cup(s) boiling water
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4 ounce(s) german’s chocolate, coarsely chopped (Bakers brand makes an accessible one – not endorsing anyone here!)
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2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup(s) cocoa
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1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
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1 teaspoon(s) salt
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2 cup(s) sugar
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1 cup(s) (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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4 large eggs, separated
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1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
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1 cup(s) buttermilk
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COCONUT-PECAN FILLING:
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1 cup(s) sugar
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1 can(s) (12-ounce) evaporated milk
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1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter
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3 large egg yolks
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1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
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2 1/3 cup(s) (one 7-ounce package) flaked coconut
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1 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans