Devil's Food Cake

2 c bakers sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 tsp almond extract
2 eggs at room temp
2 1/2 c cake flour
1 c good quality baking cocoa
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/4 c buttermilk and strong coffee
(I measure 1 1/2 c buttermilk and the rest coffee)

Preheat oven to 350

Beat sugar, butter, vanilla, and almond extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time until mixed. Let rest.

In another bowl sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture until it is combined on low speed. After these have been incorporated, bring speed up to med and mix for 1 more minute.

Pour into greased and floured cake pans or cupcake trays. Bake for 25 to 35 min or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely. Frost and garnish with chocolate curls if desired.