Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
Gently fold in the cherry pie filling.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Beat the whipped cream until soft peaks form. Optionally, add cherry liqueur.
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cooled cake. Garnish with fresh cherries if desired.