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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- 7
Prepare the Coconut-Pecan Frosting
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut, pecans, and a cup of the frosting of your choice (such as buttercream or cream cheese). Cook until heated through and thickened.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread the coconut-pecan frosting on top, add the second layer, and repeat. Top with the third layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.