Step 1

In mixing bowl beat butter for 2 minutes until creamy.

Step 2

Add in 1 1/2 C sugar and beat for four minutes until fluffy.

Step 3

Add in eggs and extract. Beat on high until combined.

Step 4

Add flour and beat until combined. Batter will be thick.

Step 5

Line bottom of 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper (trace around the pan onto parchment and cut out circle) Lightly spray the pan.

Step 6

Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with almonds and 1 Tbsp sugar mixed together.

Step 7

Sprinkle with sugar and almond mixture and bake at 350 for 35 minutes and then cover with foil and bake 5-7 more minutes so that center is set.

Step 8

Top will be be light brown and crispy on edge.

Step 9

Cool completely before slicing and serving. It will be slightly gooey in the middle until cooled.