IN THE BOWL OF YOUR STAND MIXER, CREAM TOGETHER BUTTER AND SUGAR, ABOUT 1-2 MINUTES. ADD SALT, EGGS, AND VANILLA AND ALMOND FLAVORINGS AND CONTINUE STIRRING UNTIL FULLY INCORPORATED. ADD FLOUR AND BAKING POWDER AND MIX UNTIL JUST COMBINED. RESERVE 1 3/4 CUP OF DOUGH. SPREAD/PRESS REMAINING DOUGH INTO THE PREPARED BAKING PAN. TOP WITH CHERRY PIE FILLING. DROP REMAINING BATTER IN SMALL PIECES OVER THE CHERRY FILLING.