INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup
+ 2 T. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp
cocoa powder
1
scant 3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp
baking powder
salt
3 tbsp
unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup
whole milk (I also tried it with 2% milk, and it worked fine)
1
egg
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract
2 1/3 cups
confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup
cocoa powder
6 tbsp
unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp
milk
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract
salt
3
egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 cup
evaporated milk
8 tbsp
unsalted butter
1 cup
granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups
sweetened shredded coconut
1 tsp
vanilla extract
salt
1 cup
chopped pecans
Pecan halves for tops of cupcakes (optional)