My husband, Luis, and I started dating a few weeks shy of his thirtieth birthday. As a way to woo him, I baked him this birthday cake. He loves the almond flavor of classic wedding cake and ANYTHING with sprinkles, so I’m pretty sure this cake is what sealed the deal. (I’m only partly kidding.) When you substitute vanilla for almond extract, this is a really good vanilla cake that can be frosted with any of your favorite frostings. To make it Luis-style, add some sprinkles