Almond Cake

1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
2 eggs
2 c sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
Cream butter til soft
Add sugar beating till fluffy
Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after ea.
Add s flour, bp & salt
alternately c milk, extract
blend
Pour into greased & fl ring pan. Bake 350° 40 min.
Frosting:
3 tbs water
1/3 c sugar
boil 3 min
3 c confec. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c soft butter
1/2 tsp almond extract