Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x9-inch cake pan (or line pan with parchment paper).

Step 2

To make the cake: Mix together sugar, eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt for 2-3 minutes, or until mixture lightens in color.

Step 3

Gently mix in the flour, then the melted and cooled butter until smooth.

Step 4

Transfer batter to the prepared cake pan and spread into an even layer (layer will be thin).

Step 5

For the almond topping: In a small bowl, mix together egg whites and powdered sugar, then fold in almonds. Spoon topping over cake batter.

Step 6

Bake for 24-28 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cake should still be soft.

Step 7

Allow cake to slightly cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.