1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
Powdered sugar to dust over top (optional)
Add the almond extract. Stir in the flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
Butter a 13 x 9-inch cake pan. Turn the mixture into the pan.
Spoon the pie filling into the cake pan, in 16 spots, spacing 4 spoonfuls evenly in each direction.
Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until golden and cake tests done. Filling with sink into the cake while baking.
Place bottom side up on serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.