almond cake bars

This recipe looked like a snap to make and my family is starting to expect a steady steam of baked goods so I figured we'd try this one. They are outstanding. 

almond cake bars (Hershey Ward Cookbook)
1 stick butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons almond extract
sliced almonds

Mix butter and sugar together then add eggs. Add in flour and almond extract. Pour in 8x8 greased pan. Sprinkle almonds on top. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Do not over bake. Note: Double the recipe to fit in a 9x13 pan.