German Chocolate Cake | The Fancy Pants Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 & 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 1 & 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp espresso powder
• 1/2 cup (120ml) canola or vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup (180g) full fat sour cream, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or coffee*
• 1/2 cup (1 stick; 115g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 can (8 ounces; 240ml) evaporated milk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup (125g) chopped pecans
• optional for garnish: extra toasted pecans and sweetened shredded coconut