1/2 cup water |
6 ounces baker's german's sweet chocolate, chopped |
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 cups sugar |
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature |
4 large eggs, separated |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 cup buttermilk |
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter |
5 large egg yolks |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
1 7-ounce package sweetened shredded coconut |
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans |
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips |