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

Heat 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.

Yields 8 servings.