Boterkoek (butter cake)

A nice moist cake that can stand on its own or have icing.

2 eggs
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Preheat oven to 300F.  Gradually mix all ingredients except sliced almonds.  Pour into a greased baking tin and sprinkle with almonds.  Bake at 300F. for at least 30 minutes.  Serves about 8.