Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a non-stick 9" cake pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the butter and the 1 cup of granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 - 5 minutes. Add in egg, buttermilk, and almond extract and mix with electric mixer until smooth.

Step 3

Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture and with mixer on low, beat until combined and smooth.

Step 4

Pour batter into prepared cake pan and smooth out with spatula. Place thawed berries onto batter evenly and press down gently.

Step 5

Sprinkle cake with almonds and then turbinado sugar Bake in oven for 50 -55 minutes or until golden brown and firm to touch in the middle. (should be springy but not wet)

Step 6

Let cake cool on rack until just warm or cooled to room temperature. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.