Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12-inch oven-safe skillet. (You could also use a 9x9-inch or 9x13-inch baking dish.)

Step 2

In the prepared skillet or baking dish, add the cherry pie filling and the almond extract. Mix together and spread it evenly over the bottom of the pan.

Step 3

Sprinkle the cake mix over the top, being careful to cover all of the pie filling.

Step 4

Slice the butter into small pads (about and spread them out evenly over the top of the cake mixture.

Step 5

Bake for 1 hour or until the topping is golden brown and the pie filling is bubbling.