Queen'S Chocolate Cake

• 2/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• 2 Tbsp. dark rum
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• dash of salt
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 1/3 c. ground almonds
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• 3/4 c. sifted cake flour
• Chocolate Butter Frosting
• 1/3 c. sliced almonds, toasted

1. Place chocolate morsels in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until chocolate melts.
3. Remove from hot water; let cool completely. Stir in rum.
4. Combine egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in a small mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until foamy.
5. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating at high speed until stiff peaks form.
6. Cover; set aside.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=519171 (may not work)