Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about three minutes.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract.

Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and salt until a thick batter forms.

Press two-thirds of the batter into the prepared baking dish evenly.

Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the pressed batter.

Dot the remaining batter over the cherry filling.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.

Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then slice into portions.