Instructions: 1) Melt butter in double boiler, stir in combined coffee and hot water, then chocolate & sugar. Stir until smooth. 2. Sifted dry ingredients into 3 lots. 3. Place melted ingredients into electric mixer bowl and gradually beat in dry sifted ingredients individually.

4. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. 5. Greased and base line a 25 cm cake tin & pour in mixture. 6. Bake in slow oven (150 deg, C) for approx 2,5 hours. 7. Stand for 5 minutes before turning out of tin.

Icing: 8. Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. 9. Pour over cold cake and smooth out.

Note Cooking time may vary. Cake is cooked when skewer comes out reasonably clean.

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