sour cherry almond bars

I came across some fresh sour cherries in the market a rare find here in california and wanted to re-create my favorite summer recipe from my Mom. light and moist perfect dessert for hot summer days

3 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups of light agave
1 1/3 cups of water
2/3 cups of canola oil or apple sauce
2 T apple cider vinegar
2 T vanilla
2 tsp almond extract
3 cups of fresh (or canned) sour cherries pitted and drained
3/4 cups unsalted almond slices

Preheat oven to 375 and lightly spray with oil and flour a flat 10x15 inch pan
Shift dry ingredients together in a bowl. In another bowl mix all the wet ingredients together and add to the flour mixture slowly mixing it until smooth and creamy. Bake for 25-30 minutes (depends on your oven). stick a toothpick in the middle when it comes out clean you know your cake is ready:)