Quick Cherry Dessert
["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", "powdered sugar (optional)"]
["In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and beat until light and fluffy.", "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 onto the cake in 16 spots, spacing 4 spoonfuls evenly in each direction."]
["butter", "sugar", "eggs", "almond extract", "flour", "baking powder", "cherry pie filling", "powdered sugar"]