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

1. Cream together the shortening and powdered sugar. Beat in egg yolks one at a time.
2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
4. Spread in 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
5. Beat egg whites until foamy.
6. Add 1 cup of sugar a little at a time and continue beating until stiff.
7. Spread over cake batter.
8. Sprinkle each layer with 1 tablespoon each of sugar and almonds.
9. Bake at 325u0b0 for 30 minutes.
10. Dice 2 cups of nectarines and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
11. 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

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=536334 (may not work)