Pineapple-Almond Torte
["1 pkg. slivered almonds", "1 can pineapple pieces", "2 1/4 c. flour, sifted", "1/3 c. sugar", "1/2 c. sugar *", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 c. softened butter", "3 eggs", "1/2 tsp. almond extract", "confectioners sugar"]
["*This is not a misprint, nearly 1 full cup will be needed for this recipe."]
["almonds", "pineapple", "flour", "sugar", "sugar", "baking powder", "butter", "eggs", "almond extract", "confectioners sugar"]