Ingredients:
For the cake:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
For the coconut-pecan frosting:
– 1 cup evaporated milk
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter
– 3 large egg yolks, beaten
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ⅓ cups shredded sweetened coconut
– 1 cup chopped pecans
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