Orange-Almond Cake (Torta de Almendra) 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 9-inch round layer pan or 8-inch square pan. Beat all ingredients except almonds, 1 tablespoon sugar and the liqueur in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes. Pour into pan; sprinkle with almonds.
Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, round pan 40 minutes, the square pan 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar; drizzle with liqueur. Cool 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely.
