A Different Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve the yeast in 1 Tbs of the milk and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
2. 2
   Into a large mixing bowl sift 1/2 cup of the flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the salt.
3. 3
   Stir in the remaining milk,add the yeast mixture and mix well.
4. 4
   Cover with a damp cloth and set aside in a warm place for about 45 minutes.
5. 5
   Cream together the butter, vanilla and remaining sugar and add this to the dough mixture.
6. 6
   Blend in the eggs.
7. 7
   Sift in the remaining flour and mix until smooth, adding flour if necessary to ensure a smooth, pliable mixture.
8. 8
   In the top of a double boiler melt the chocolate and then stir in the coffee.
9. 9
   On a lightly floured board spread the dough and coat with the chocolate mixture.
10. 10
    Roll the dough over until a multi-layered roll has been formed.
11. 11
    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.
12. 12
    Brush the top with the melted butter and bake in a medium 365° oven for 40 minutes.