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For the cake; Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Grease a 9 inch round baking dish, and dust it with flour.
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This is an excellent way to ensure that no part of the cake sticks to the dish when it is done.
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Beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
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Add one egg at a time to the creamy mixture and beat until fluffy.
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Sift the flour, cocoa, coffee and baking powder together.
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Mix the red food colouring and milk together.
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Combine all the mixtures in a large bowl and beat well till all the ingredients are well blended.
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Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the dish and allow it to cool.
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For the frosting; Mix the dark chocolate and the unsalted butter in a heat-proof bowl and stir over hot water till the chocolate dissolves into the butter.
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Remove from heat.
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Cool at room temperature.
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Stir occasionally while cooling.
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Once the cake has cooled sufficiently, spread the chocolate frosting over the cake and allow it to set.