Coconut Pecan Chocolate Cake

Coconut Pecan Chocolate Cake

Yields: 1 cake (3 layers)
Prep Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 25–30 min
Total Time: ~55 min
Bake Temp: 350°F (175°C)

Ingredients

Cake Batter:

¼ cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa

½ cup boiling water

1 cup + 3 tbsp butter or margarine, softened

2¼ cups sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

4 eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 cup buttermilk (or sour milk: 1 tbsp vinegar + milk to make 1 cup)

Pecan halves (optional, for decoration)

Coconut Pecan Frosting:

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

3 egg yolks, slightly beaten

½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine

1 tsp vanilla extract

1⅓ cups sweetened coconut flakes

1 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

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