1 c. butter
3 eggs
2 c. sugar
1-2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder

Beat butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Add remaining ingredients; dough will be fairly stiff. Pat into two 9-inch round cake pans and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Cut into wedges.