German chocolate cake

CHOCOLATE CAKE

• 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup natural cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup neutral flavored oil (I used avocado oil)
• 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling hot water

COCONUT PECAN FILLING

• 1 cup full fat coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup vegan butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

CHOCOLATE FROSTING

• 1 cup vegan butter, softened
• 3/4 cup natural cocoa powder
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2-4 tablespoons unsweetened soy milk, as needed