Sicilian Chocolate Almond cake

Sicilian chocolate almond cake

Beat together 250g soft margerine and 250g brown sugar till light and fluffy;  add 5 eggs and beat well after each addition;  sift 300g plain flour and 100g cocoa powder and 1 tbs bicarbonate of soda;  add to the mixture and add 100g plain cooking chocolate chopped.  Add 1 tsp almond essence and 100ml amaretto.   Pour batter in a lined dish, scatter some almonds on top and bake in a moderate oven (fan electric 175) for about 30/40 minutes.