Rich Chocolate Cake with Coconut Filling and Ganache

INGREDIENTS

• 3 1/3 cups sugar, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2/3 cups shortening
• 2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
• 1 1/2 cup strong black coffee
• 18 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate, divided, chopped
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 3 cups cake flour