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Cream butter thoroughly.
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Add sugar and beat well.
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Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
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Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
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Add sifted dry ingredients gradually, beating well.
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Spread on a large 11x17 inch greased pan, saving a little more than a cup of batter on the side.
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Add almond extract to cherry pie filling, then spread filling to within half an inch from edge of pan.
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Place remaining dough by spoonfuls over filling.
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Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
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When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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Cut into slices or squares before serving.