Grease and flour a 9- by 13-inch baking pan and preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, dry milk, baking powder and salt. Add the melted butter, 1 of the eggs, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla and stir until well-blended. Press onto the bottom of the baking pan in an even layer.

In a separate bowl, beat the remaining 2 eggs, remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and almond extract until very smooth. Pour the egg-cream cheese mixture over the first layer, transfer to the oven, and bake until the cake rises and then falls and is golden brown with a crispy layer on top, about 40 minutes.

Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool slightly before serving either warm or at room temperature.

Cake cuts into neat squares when still warm.