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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture.
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To remaining mixture, stir in baking powder. Add eggs, milk, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
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Spread the batter in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
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Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Serve warm or cool.
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Drizzle with melted semisweet chocolate pieces, if desired.