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 or any fruit flavor pie filling
  • powdered sugar (to dust over top)

Method

  • In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add almond extract.
  • Stir in flour and baking powder.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Turn the batter in a buttered 13 x 9-inch pan.
  • Spoon the pie filling onto the cake in 16 spots, spacing 4 spoonfuls evenly in each direction.
  • Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden and cake tests done.