• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or cake flour substitute: remove 2 tablespoons from every cup of all-purpose flour and replace with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch).
• 1 teaspoon baking soda.
• 1 teaspoon baking powder.
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature.
• 1 cup granulated sugar.
• Buttercream frosting (optional): laced with vanilla and almond flavoring.