Rich Yellow Cake

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 3 1/2 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat until just blended.
6. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Divide batter between the two prepared pans.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
9. To make the buttercream frosting, cream together the butter and cream in a medium bowl. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is reached.
10. Spread frosting on cooled cake.

Interesting Facts

• This yellow cake is a classic American cake recipe.
• It is a moist and delicious cake that is perfect for any special occasion or just an afternoon treat.
• It is easy to make and can be topped with a variety of different frostings.