Homemade White Cake

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3-6 tablespoons heavy cream, room temperature
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 5 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 6 egg whites, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened