Rich Butter Cake

1 pound butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons almond extract

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Mixture will be stiff. Spread into an ungrease 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until top is very light brown.

When cool, cut into small (1-inch) squares.