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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (can substitute blueberry)
- Powered sugar to dust over top (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs. Beat until light and fluffy.
Add the almond extract. Stir in the flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
Butter a 9 x 13 pan. Turn the mixture into the pan.
Spoon the pie filling into the cake, in 16 spots, spacing 4 spoonfuls evenly in each direction.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden and cake tests done. Filling will sink into the cake while baking.
Dust with powered sugar. Spoon slightly sweetened whipped cream over each serving if desired. This is great served warm.