•INGREDIENTS:
1 cup salted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
3 large eggs at room temperature
2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups whole buttermilk
•INSTRUCTIONS :
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, brown sugar and flavorings. Cream for 2-3 minutes until combined. Add the eggs 1 at a time beating well after each.
Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed mixer alternately with the buttermilk starting and ending with flour.
After all of the dry ingredients have been added, stop and scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Beat the batter for 30 seconds on medium-high until creamy. Divide between the pans.
Place into the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes back clean. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes until the sides release from the pan.
Carefully remove from the pans and cool completely on a cooling rack. Frost as desired.