Cake

• ▢2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢2 cups granulated sugar
• ▢1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢2 teaspoons baking soda
• ▢1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢1 teaspoon salt
• ▢2 large eggs
• ▢1 cup buttermilk
• ▢1 cup warm water
• ▢1/3 cup vegetable oil
• ▢1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Coconut Pecan Filling

• ▢1/2 cup salted butter
• ▢1/2 cup granulated sugar
• ▢1/2 cup brown sugar
• ▢3 large egg yolks
• ▢12 ounce can evaporated milk
• ▢2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ▢1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
• ▢1 cup chopped pecans

Chocolate Buttercream (optional)

• ▢1 cup salted butter , softened
• ▢3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢1-3 tablespoons milk or cream
• ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢3-4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions 

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