Nectarine Blitz Torte - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.