Black Cherry Dessert Cake

3 Eggs
1 C. Sugar
1- 3/4 C. Flour, all-purpose
1/8 t. Salt
2 t. Baking powder
2 T. Water
1/2 t. Vanilla
1/4 t. Almond extract
1- 1/3 C. Pitted Bing cherries, fresh or canned
1/4 C. Chopped walnuts

Beat eggs until light; gradually add sugar; beat until lemon-colored. Add sifted dry ingredients. Add water, vanilla, and almond extract; mix well. Pour into two prepared round layer pans. Drop cherries over batter (save some for garnish). Sprinkle with nuts. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees F , 30 minutes. Serve slightly warm with sweetened whipped cream between layer and over top. Garnish with whole cherries.

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