Instructions:
For the Almond Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating on high for 2 minutes.
- Reduce speed and add beaten egg whites gradually, ensuring thorough mixing.
- Combine vanilla extract, almond extract, milk, and sour cream in a spouted measuring cup. Mix well.
- On low speed, add the sifted flour mixture in batches, alternating with the liquid mixture. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
