Moist layers of deep chocolate cake stacked with buttery coconut-pecan frosting. A true celebration cake!
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee (enhances the chocolate!)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans