Mix flour, sugars, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt and ginger. Blend in oil until smooth.
Remove 3/4 cup of mixture and combine with almonds and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix and set aside.
To remaining flour mixture, add baking powder, baking soda, egg and buttermilk. Blend until smooth. Pour into buttered 9x13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle reserved nut mixture evenly over surface of batter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool. Cut into squares to serve. Makes 8 to 12 servings.