2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Pinch salt
1 3/4 c. strong coffee
1/2 c. bourbon
5 oz. bitter chocolate
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together flour, soda and salt. Heat coffee and bourbon in top of double boiler for 5 minutes. Add chocolate and butter, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, stir in sugar and cool for 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Add flour mixture to chocolate 1/2 cup at a time. Continue to beat for 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until smooth. Butter 9 x 3 1/2 inch tube pan, dust with cocoa. Bake at 275 degrees for 1 hour 30 minutes. Serve with whipped cream. Serves 12.