Almond Amaretto Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In mixer whip butter until it is light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add sugar, then almond and vanilla extracts.
3. 3
   Sift flour with salt and baking powder.
4. 4
   Add 1/3 cup flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, then 1/2 milk.
5. 5
   Blend well.
6. 6
   Add 1/3 more flour, the milk and then the last of the flour.
7. 7
   Mix well.
8. 8
   Whip egg whites until stiff but not dry.
9. 9
   Fold whites into cake mixture and divide into 3 (9-inch) cake pans that have been greased and floured.
10. 10
    Bake in 350° oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until cake is firm.
11. 11
    Let stand a few minutes and then remove from pans to cake racks to cool. Frost with Almond Butter Cream Frosting.