Creating a delicious Vanilla Cake is simple when you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
5. Incorporate Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract, mixing well.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Divide the Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 15-20 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Frost and Decorate: Once cooled, frost with your favorite vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting. You can dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.

These straightforward steps will guide you in creating a Vanilla Cake that is not only beautiful but also incredibly tasty.