Almond Torte

This is one of my favorite desserts from my Aunt. It is a snap and people go nuts with delight when they've tried it.

5 eggs
1/2 cup butter...plus extra for the pan
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sliced almonds
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup mini chocolate chips ..................(package of mini chips is sometimes hard to find. If you can't find them, slightly chop the regular sized chips with a knife, not the processor).

Butter a 10 inch springform pan on the bottom and side. Mix all ingredients except chips in a food processor for one minute. Scrape down sides of processor and process for one more minute. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool cake on rack (or balanced between two cups or bowls); remove the circular side and then frost the cake.

Frosting
1/2 cup chocolate chips
3 Tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

Melt ingredients on LOW heat while stirring mixture (should only take a minute or two).