Nectarine Blitz Torte
["1/2 c. shortening", "3/4 c. sifted powdered sugar", "4 eggs, separated", "1 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "3 Tbsp. milk", "1 1/3 c. sugar", "3 Tbsp. sliced almonds", "4 or 5 fresh nectarines", "1/2 c. whipping cream"]
["Cream together the shortening and powdered sugar. Beat in egg yolks one at a time.", "Sift flour, baking powder and salt.", "Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.", "Spread in 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.", "Beat egg whites until foamy.", "Add 1 cup of sugar a little at a time and continue beating until stiff.", "Spread over cake batter.", "Sprinkle each layer with 1 tablespoon each of sugar and almonds.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 for 30 minutes.", "Dice 2 cups of nectarines and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar.", "Place a layer of cake on serving platter, meringue side down, then nectarines and whipped cream; repeat. Serve."]
["shortening", "powdered sugar", "eggs", "flour", "salt", "milk", "sugar", "almonds", "fresh nectarines", "whipping cream"]