Quick Cherry Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. (2 sticks) butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
powdered sugar to dust on top (optional)

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs. Beat until light and fluffy.
Add almond extract.
Stir in flour and baking powder.
Mix until smooth.