For the Chocolate Frosting
1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
3½ cups powdered sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Method
Part 1: Make the Coconut Pecan Filling (Do this first – it needs time to cool)
Combine ingredients in a saucepan – In a medium saucepan, whisk together the evaporated milk, granulated sugar, egg yolks, ½ cup butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.