Pineapple-Almond Torte - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

*This is not a misprint, nearly 1 full cup will be needed for this recipe.