- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 4 oz German chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Coconut-Pecan Glaze:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- ¾ cup (180ml) evaporated milk
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans