Almond cherry cake

A delicious cake with almond and sweet fruit is proof that things really are better with a cherry on top.

Ingredients:

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup plain flour, plus more for pie plate
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
• 1 bag frozen cherries, thawed and dried
• ½ cup sliced almonds