German Chocolate Cake: Deeply Moist Classic - Kitchen20

Ingredients

• 4 ounces German Sweet Chocolate (Baker's), chopped finely
• 1 cup Hot Black Coffee (Strongly brewed)
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour, sifted
• 1 ¾ cups Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter, softened
• 4 Large Eggs, separated (Yolks for cake, Whites for meringue/disposal)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ½ cup Buttermilk, room temperature
• 1 cup Evaporated Milk (Not condensed milk)
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar (for frosting)
• 4 Large Egg Yolks (for frosting)
• ½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter, cut into cubes (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
• 1 ½ cups Shredded Coconut (Sweetened)
• 1 cup Pecans, toasted and chopped