1 c. butter
1 3/4 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 can cherry pie filling

Cream butter and sugar in large bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and almond extract.

Combine dry ingredients and add to mixture. Spread into a greased 11 x 15 inch pan. Spoon the pie filling on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool and glaze with cream cheese glaze.

CREAM CHEESE GLAZE:

3 oz. cream cheese
3 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
Milk to make thin glaze

Mix all ingredients together. Add more or less powdered sugar or milk to make a thin glaze. Ice cake while still warm and sprinkle with chopped pecans.