Step 1

Preheat oven to 300°.

Step 2

Add softened butter to a large mixer bowl and beat at medium speed for 5 minutes. Gradually add in sugar while mixing and continue to mix until batter is fluffy and light in color.

Step 3

Mix in eggs one at a time with the mixer running until all incorporated.

Step 4

Add flour a bit at a time, alternating with milk and mix well.

Step 5

Fold in vanilla and almond extracts.

Step 6

Prepare bundt or tube pan by greasing with shortening or butter and then dusting with flour.

Step 7

Pour batter into pan and smooth evenly.

Step 8

Bake on the center rack of the oven for 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes or until a sharp knife inserted into center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove from oven and allow cake to cool 10 minutes. Loosen edges of cake with a sharp knife and invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve plain or with whipped cream and fresh fruit if desired.