Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan to ensure the cake slides out easily after baking.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is essential as it incorporates air into the batter.
Add Eggs and Milk: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the milk and almond extract. Make sure everything is well combined to bring out that nutty flavor!
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures an even distribution of the rising agents.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to maintain the fluffy texture.
Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost: If desired, frost the completely cooled cake with your favorite icing or serve it plain with a dusting of powdered sugar.