Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Add softened butter and mix on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
• Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, beating until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts if using.
• Divide frosting into bowls and tint with food coloring to create desired pastel shades.
• Once cakes are completely cool, frost them using the pastel colored frosting. Decorate with Easter-themed sprinkles or candies.