Cherry Almond Cake

INGREDIENTS

6 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 1/2 cups

Gold Medal all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1 cup

granulated sugar

large egg

1/2 cup

buttermilk

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

almond extract

1 1/2 cups

fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted and halved

To make the Almond Streusel Topping:

1/4 cup

Gold Medal all-purpose flour

1/4 cup

brown sugar

1/4 cup

almond paste, crumbled

2 tbsp

cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

salt

To make the Glaze:

1/2 cup

powdered sugar

1/4 tsp

almond extract

to 3 tablespoons milk

1/4 cup

toasted sliced almonds (optional)