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 to dust on top (optional)"]
["In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.", "Add eggs. Beat until light and fluffy.", "Add almond extract.", "Stir in flour and baking powder.", "Mix until smooth."]
["butter", "sugar", "eggs", "almond extract", "flour", "baking powder", "cherry pie filling", "powdered sugar"]