Instructions: 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 f , 30 minutes. Serve slightly warm with sweetened whipped cream between layer and over top. Garnish with whole cherries.

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