German Sweet Chocolate Cake

Bake and cool the chocolate cake layers completely before filling.

Cook evaporated milk, yolks, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt until thick enough to coat a spoon.

Stir coconut and pecans into the warm frosting and let it cool until spreadable.

Layer the cake with a generous band of coconut-pecan frosting between the layers and on top.

Slice with a clean knife so the chocolate crumb and textured frosting show clearly.