Bakery Three Layer Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease three 9-inch round cake pans (if desired line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper).
3. 3
   In a bowl combine the buttermilk with baking soda; let stand while preparing the next steps.
4. 4
   In a large bowl cream sugar with butter, oil and shortening until well combined (no sugar granules should remain).
5. 5
   Add in egg yolks, almond extract and vanilla; beat until well combined.
6. 6
   Add in the buttermilk mixture alternately with the flour into the creamed mixture.
7. 7
   In a large glass or stainless steel mixing bowl beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
8. 8
   Fold 1/3 of the whites into the creamed batter until blended, then fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain.
9. 9
   Divide the batter between the three pans.
10. 10
    Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cakes test done.
11. 11
    Cool in pans for 15 minutes then remove to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.