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Step 4: Prepare the Frosting
1. Beat softened butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until creamy and smooth.
2. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt, then mix to combine.
3. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed until fully incorporated. Scrape down the bowl and mix again until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Assemble the Cake
1. Level the cake layers if necessary. Place one layer on a serving platter and spread a thick, even layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the second and third layers.
2. Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting around the entire cake and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3. Remove the cake from the refrigerator and frost the outside evenly. Use the remaining frosting to pipe decorative swirls on top (optional).
Step 6: Decorate the Cake
1. Mix finely chopped pecans and toasted coconut. Press the mixture halfway up the sides of the cake for decoration.
2. Sprinkle the tops of the swirls lightly with the pecan-coconut mixture for an elegant finish.
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