Almond Skillet Coffee Cake

3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon almond extract

Heat oven to 350 degrees F

Melt butter and add to sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add flour, salt and almond extract; mix well. Line a cast iron skillet with aluminum foil extending up over sides. Pour batter into lined skillet. Make Topping.

Topping:
1/2 cup almonds, sliced or slivered
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Sprinkle almonds and sugar on top of mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes, allow to cool, remove from skillet and foil. Slice and serve warm.