Cherry Almond Cake

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups gold medal all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup gold medal all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup almond paste, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (optional)