) Preheat oven to 350°
) Melt chocolate in boiling water, cool. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, add egg yolks
beating well after each. Blend in vanilla and chocolate
) Sift flour with soda and salt
) Add dry mixture alternating with buttermilk mixing well with a spatula fold in beaten egg whites.
) Spray cake pans with baking spray
) Pour into 3 prepared cake pans
) Bake for 35-40 mins.
Frosting:
)Beat egg yolks, milk, sugar, and butter
) Cook over medium heat for about 12 mins.
) Stirring until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; add coconut, pecans, and vanilla
) Beat until cool and of spreading consistency.
) Frost between layers, tops, and sides ENJOY!