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. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
powdered sugar to dust over top (optional)
whipped cream (if desired)

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add eggs.
Beat until light and fluffy. Add almond extract. Stir in flour and baking powder.
Mix until smooth. Butter a 9 x 13-inch cake pan. Turn the mixture into the pan.
Spoon the pie filling into the cake, in 16 or so spots, spacing 4 spoonfuls evenly in each direction.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden and cake tests done.
Filling will sink into cake while baking. To serve, cut into pieces and place bottom side up. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. This is great served warm!