Quick Cherry Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. (2 sticks) butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. 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 over top (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar; add the eggs.
Beat until light and fluffy.
Add almond extract; stir in flour and baking powder.
Mix until smooth.
Butter a 13 x 9-inch cake pan.
Add mixture.
Spoon the pie filling into the pan in 16 spots, spacing 4 spoonfuls evenly in each direction.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown (batter will rise to the top).
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.