Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a bowl, combine the sugar and shortening for 3 to 4 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, mix together the almond extract and milk.
In a separate bowl, stir the flour and salt. And then, alternate adding the almond extract mixture and the flour mixture to the butter mixture, each in thirds, beating just to mix after each addition.
After the ingredients are added, beat on medium speed for 5 minutes. And then, spread the batter into the pan.
Place into the preheated oven and bake it for 20 to 30 minutes.
Remove the cake out from the oven and let it cool to room temperature on wire racks.
Slice to serve.