1-2-3-4 Basic Yellow Layer Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine
2 c. sugar
3 c. sifted cake flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter.
Gradually add sugar, creaming until light and fluffy.
Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
Add eggs, one at a time, to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
Add flour mixture alternately with milk and flavorings, beating after each addition until smooth.