Let’s get cooking! Here are the steps to bring this delightful cake to life:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This step is crucial for a tender cake texture.
3. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the sliced almonds gently, reserving a handful for the top.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle the reserved almonds over the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Remember, like my mom always said, don’t stress about making it perfect—it’s the love and care you put in that matters most.