Instructions:

1 ) Preheat oven to 350°

2 ) Melt chocolate in boiling water, cool. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, add egg yolks
beating well after each. Blend in vanilla and chocolate

3 ) Sift flour with soda and salt

4 ) Add dry mixture alternating with buttermilk mixing well with a spatula fold in beaten egg whites.

5 ) Spray cake pans with baking spray

6 ) Pour into 3 prepared cake pans

7 ) Bake for 35-40 mins.

Frosting:

1 )Beat egg yolks, milk, sugar, and butter

2 ) Cook over medium heat for about 12 mins.

3 ) Stirring until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; add coconut, pecans, and vanilla

4 ) Beat until cool and of spreading consistency.

5 ) Frost between layers,  tops, and sides ENJOY!