German Chocolate French Toast Cake

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French Toast:

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the cake pans

16 slices Texas toast or other 3/4-inch-sliced white bread 

2 cups light cream 

1/3 cup chocolate syrup 

1/4 cup cocoa powder 

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 

8 large eggs 

1 cup chopped or grated dark chocolate

Frosting:

One 12-ounce can evaporated milk

1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar 

2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

1 teaspoon cornstarch 

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 

3 large egg yolks 

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 

One 7-ounce package shredded coconut (about 2 2/3 cups), toasted

1 1/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted