Heat oven to 359F, Greese and flour 13x9 inch pan.

In large bowl , combine all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into greased and floured pan.

Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

While cake is baking, prepare glaze. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Stir in sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat stir in quarter cup amaretto.

In same medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk and egg yolks; blend well. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring frequently with wisk. Boil until mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon amaretto. spread frosting mixture over cooled, glazed cake, sprinkle with almonds.