German Chocolate Cake - Jo Cooks

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee
• 12 ounces evaporated milk ((1 can))
• 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 egg yolks (beaten)
• ¾ cup butter (unsalted)
• 2⅔ cups sweetened coconut (shredded or flaked )
• 2 cups pecans (, coarsely chopped)