Pinkies Chocolate Lunch Box Treats

Name: Pinkies Chocolate Lunch Box Treats
Ingredients: 4 cups sweetened flake coconut; Pink or red powdered food coloring, or use assorted colors; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising); 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 3/4 cup chopped unsweetened chocolate; 1 cup hot, freshly brewed coffee; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup oil; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons coconut extract; 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; Crystallized Flowers, optional garnish, recipe follows; 4 teaspoons meringue powder; Pinch salt; Bowl of ice cubes; 1 cup fine granulated sugar in a fine mesh sugar duster or salt shaker