Chocolate Coconut Cake

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Cathy Sanspree

subheading: For the cake:

2 and ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting the pan

1 and ½ cups canned coconut milk

subheading: For the filling:

1 cup canned coconut milk

4 large egg yolks

⅓ cup granulated sugar

2 and ½ tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon coconut extract

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

½ cup shredded sweetened coconut

subheading: For the frosting:

1 recipe coconut buttercream frosting

subheading: For the glaze:

4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

2 tablespoons light corn syrup

½ to 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

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