INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 oz
unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus 1 tablespoon more for preparing the cake pan
1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
1 3/5 oz
+ 1 tablespoon) sifted all purpose flour
1 1/5 oz
unsifted cocoa powder
1/4 tsp
instant espresso powder
4
large eggs, room temperature*
4 3/10 oz
granulated sugar
1/8 tsp
sea salt
3 oz
unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 1/2 cups
sweetened shredded coconut*
1 cup
finely chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup
heavy cream
3/4 cup
granulated sugar
3
large egg yolks
1 cup
water
1 cup
granulated sugar
1 tsp
instant espresso powder*
3 oz
bittersweet chocolate chips (I used Guittard)
3 oz
semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used Guittard)
3/4 cup
heavy cream
Sweetened shredded coconut and toasted pecans, for garnish