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Blend together flour, corn starch, salt, baking soda and baking powder in a small bowl and set aside.

Cream butter and sugar in large mixer bowl, scraping down side to incorporate well.

Add in eggs one at a time, blending well between each addition.

Add sour cream and blend well.  (or sour cream and milk)

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients 1/2 cup at a time blending well between each addition.If you find that the batter may be a bit thick, you can add 1/4 cup more milk or sour cream and blend well.

Pour batter into a  prepared pan(s) and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the top springs back when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and free of any wet batter.

This recipe will make one 9 x 13 sheet cake or 2, 9 inch round layers or 3, 8 inch round layers or 36 cupcakes. 

 Baking times may vary depending on the pans you use.Remove cake from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.

1 butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups flour
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons corn starch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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