| | Cocoa-almond cake: |
| 1 | c | Almonds; blanched, toasted |
| 16 | ts | Sugar |
| 1/2 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 1/4 | c | Cocoa powder |
| 1 | ts | Baking powder |
| 6 | | Eggs, separated, room temper ture |
| 1/4 | ts | Cream of tartar |
| 1/3 | c | Butter, melted and cooled |
| | Chocolate parfait: |
| 12 | oz | Bittersweet chocolate, coars ly chopped |
| 1 | c | Milk |
| 8 | | Egg yolks, room temperature |
| 1 1/3 | c | Sugar |
| 2 | c | Whipping cream, well-chilled |
| 1/2 | c | Amaretto liqueur |
| 1/4 | c | Water |
| | Chocolate whipped cream: |
| 2 | oz | Bittersweet chocolate, coars ly chopped |
| 1 | c | Whipping cream, well-chilled |
| 4 | ts | Sugar |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla |
| | Almonds; whole, blanched |
| | Chocolate garnishes, optiona |
