• Cooking Time: 55-60 minutes
• Servings: 12-16
• Preparation Time: 25 minutes
• 1-1/2 cups butter
• 12 squares ( 1 ounce each) bittersweet chocolate
• 2-1/4 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups strong brewed coffee
• 2 teaspoons rum extract
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups flour,all-purpose
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Confectioners’ sugar and whipped cream optional

1. In a microwave,melt butter and chocolate;stir until smooth.Transfer to a large mixing bowl.Beat in sugar.Add eggs one at a time,beating well after each addition.Beat in the coffee and extracts.Combine the flour,baking soda and salt;gradually add to the chocolate mixture.
2. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in.fluted tube pan.Bake at 325 F. for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.Serve with whipped cream if desired.
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This cake is moist and rich,these are the comments I get every time I serve this.Bittersweet chocolate and strong coffee pair up to deliver the distinctive taste. This cake does not need to be iced so it makes for easy transporting. Great for bake sales or potlucks.