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Position an oven rack in the center of the oven.
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Preheat the oven to 325°F
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Grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter.
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Gradually add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Add the Amaretto, beat to blend.
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In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder.
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Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until evenly blended.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes, until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
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Remove the cake from the pan to a rack to cool completely.
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Dust with confectioner's sugar.
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Great with real whipped cream.