PIE: Preheat oven to 350°. Coat 9" glass pie dish with margarine. Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Combine 1 lb chocolate and 6 Tbsp margarine in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20- to 30-second intervals until smooth, stirring often. Set aside to cool.
Beat eggs in large bowl 1 minute. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat until thick and pale yellow, 3-4 minutes.
Beat in chocolate mixture. Reduce speed to low; beat in dry ingredients. Transfer batter to pie dish; place on rimmed baking sheet.
Place baking sheet with pie in oven. Bake pie until cracked on top and tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 45-50 minutes. Cool to room temperature (center will fall).
Combine 1 oz chopped chocolate and 1 Tbsp margarine in microwave- safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals until glaze is smooth, stirring often.
Drizzle glaze over pie. Sprinkle with almonds. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill until cold. Tent with foil; chill.
STRAWBERRY TOPPING (optional): Toss berries and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Chill until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.
Cut pie into wedges; place on plates. Serve with strawberries, whipped cream, and/or strawberry ice cream.
