Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans or a 9x13 pan.
In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer (or stand mixer) cream butter until lighter in color and creamier. (1-2 minutes.)
Add in egg whites and mix on low until incorporated.
Add in milk, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until just combined.
Add in all dry ingredients and stir by hand until incorporated.
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 18-22 minutes for round pans. If using the 9x13 pan start checking at 22 minutes. Even oven is different! When an inserted toothpick is removed with a few crumbs but no wet batter, the cake is done.