Cherry Almond Cake

For the cake:

• 6 tablespoons butter at room temperature, unsalted
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg large
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 1/2 cups Cherry stemmed, pitted and halved, fresh

To make the Almond Streusel Topping:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup almond paste crumbled
• 2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces, cold unsalted
• Pinch salt

To make the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup almonds optional, toasted, sliced