Pre-heat your oven to 160C, grease and line two round tins.
In a big bowl, chuck in your butter and sugar - combine until light and fluffy.
Then, add your flour (sieved), almonds, vanilla essence, baking powder into the sugar mix.
Gently fold together, whilst gradually adding the milk. Try to keep as much air in as possible!
Once you are happy, divide equally between two cake tins and bake for around 30 - 40 minutes depending on your oven.
Leave to cool for just a few moments, then transfer your cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.