A Different Chocolate Cake

Dissolve the yeast in 1 tbs of the milk and let stand for 5-10 minutes.

Into a large mixing bowl sift 1 / 2 cup of the flour , 1 / 4 cup of the sugar and the salt.

Stir in the remaining milk , add the yeast mixture and mix well.

Cover with a damp cloth and set aside in a warm place for about 45 minutes.

Cream together the butter , vanilla and remaining sugar and add this to the dough mixture.

Blend in the eggs.

Sift in the remaining flour and mix until smooth , adding flour if necessary to ensure a smooth , pliable mixture.

In the top of a double boiler melt the chocolate and then stir in the coffee.

On a lightly floured board spread the dough and coat with the chocolate mixture.

Roll the dough over until a multi-layered roll has been formed.

Place the roll in a well-greased baking pan , cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until the volume is doubled.

Brush the top with the melted butter and bake in a medium 365 oven for 40 minutes.

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