First things first, you need to preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cake will bake evenly and develop that desirable golden edge.

Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan well. You can use butter or nonstick spray. This step prevents the cake from sticking, which is vital for presentation.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and the Pamela's Vanilla Cake Mix. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to blend until crumbly.

Now, add the eggs, water, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the mixture. Beat until smooth. The mixture should be thick but pourable. Don’t worry if it looks a bit chunky; it will come together beautifully in the next step.

Transfer your batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top. This helps it bake evenly.

Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven. Let it bake for about 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.

Once fully baked, take it out and set it on a wire rack to cool for about 15 minutes. After that, you can remove it from the pan. Allow it to cool completely before slicing.