German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup freshly brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter,
• 1 (12-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2¾ cups (11 ounces) pecans, toasted and chopped, divided
• 2½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract