– 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour – 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder – 1 teaspoon salt – 1 cup granulated sugar – 1/3 cup vegetable oil – 1 cup milk – 1 egg – 2 teaspoons almond extract – 1 (10 oz.) jar, Maraschino Cherries, drained and quartered – 3/4 cup sliced almonds, divided