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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, separated
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk
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½ cup hot water
For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting
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1 cup evaporated milk
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large egg yolks
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½ cup unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
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1 cup chopped pecans
