End of the Rainbow Cake

3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Frosting of your choice
Gold foil-covered chocolate coins (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round baking pans.

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Pour into prepared baking pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.