German Chocolate Cake With Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) package sweet dark chocolate
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• 4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (7 ounce) package shredded coconut (about 2-2/3 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans