""This is a bride's cake. It was served at a very dear friends wedding."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup shortening
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1/2 cup margarine
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2 cups white sugar
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5 egg yolks
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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5 egg whites
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1/2 cup drained crushed pineapple
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1/2 cup flaked coconut
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1 cup chopped pecans
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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4 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped pecans