INGREDIENTS
1 cup
evaporated milk
3
large egg yolks (reserve whites for buttercream)
1 tsp
vanilla
1/2 cup
granulated sugar
1/2 cup
light brown sugar (packed)
salt
1/2 cup
unsalted butter (cubed)
3/4 cup
flaked coconut (toasted (sweetened or unsweetened))
3/4 cup
shredded coconut (toasted (sweetened or unsweetened))
1 cup
chopped pecans (toasted)
2 cups
all-purpose flour
2 cups
granulated sugar
3/4 cup
Dutch-processed cocoa powder (sifted)
2 tsp
baking soda
1 tsp
baking powder
3/4 tsp
salt
1/2 cup
vegetable oil
1 cup
buttermilk (room temperature)
1 cup
hot water (or coffee)
2
large eggs (room temperature)
2 tsp
vanilla
5
large egg whites
1 2/3 cups
dark brown sugar (packed)
2 cups
unsalted butter (room temperature)
8 oz
good quality dark chocolate (chopped, melted, cooled)
1/4 cup
Dutch-processed cocoa powder (sifted)
2 tsp
vanilla