Instructions: Beat the 3/4 butter or margarine in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda till combined. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla till combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.

Spread dough in a lightly greased 12-inch pizza pan. Bake in a 350 F oven about 20 minutes or till golden.

Meanwhile, beat the 1 egg slightly in a medium; saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk, the 1/2 cup sugar, and the 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened and mixture just comes to boiling. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Spread over crust. Bake 5 minutes more.

Cool in pan on a wire rack. If desired, garnish with chocolate curs. Cut into wedges to serve.

Makes 12 to 16 servings.

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