1 can red tart pitted cherries with juice
1/4 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. sweet milk
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. flour
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/4 tsp. salt

Combine cherries, 1 cup sugar and water. Stir until dissolved. Set aside. Combine remaining sugar, baking powder, flour, salt and milk. Stir well.

Melt butter in 8 inch baking pan. Spoon batter into pan. Spread cherry mixture over the batter. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 50 minutes. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip.