Good-Cooking - Sour Cherry Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 1/2 cups pitted sour cherries
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup buttermilk