Almond Torte
["4 eggs (room temperature), separated", "1 3/4 c. confectioners sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "3 Tbsp. milk", "1 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. slivered almonds", "2 Tbsp. granulated white sugar", "1 can vanilla pudding"]
["Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.", "Grease 2 (8-inch) round layer pans. Line both with wax paper."]
["eggs", "confectioners sugar", "shortening", "milk", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "almonds", "white sugar", "vanilla pudding"]