German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Filling
INGREDIENTS
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Nonstick cooking spray with flour
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup whole buttermilk
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One 4-ounce bar sweet baking chocolate, such as Baker's German, melted and cooled
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Coconut-Pecan Filling, recipe follows
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Chocolate Ganache Frosting, recipe follows
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Optional garnishes: pecan halves, chocolate curls
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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5 egg yolks
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2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
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1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans
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6 tablespoons butter
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Two 4-ounce bars sweet baking chocolate, such as Baker's German, chopped
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
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1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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1 cup heavy whipping cream, boiling
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