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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Use a 9 inch springform pan.
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With pan locked, coat inside of pan with a thin film of butter. This will help alumnium foil to adhere to contour of pan. Place sheet of alumnium foil inside pan and press along bottom and sides.
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This step will prevent batter from leaking during baking.
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In heavy saucepan, over low heat, combine butter, sugar, and coffee; stir until all is melted.
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Remove from heat.
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In separate bowl, beat eggs (by hand or electric mixer) a couple of minutes, until slightly thickened.
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Stir in chocolate and mix to a uniform color.
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Pour in pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
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Cake will fall slightly as it cools.
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When room temperature, open springform pan, peel foil away from sides, place serving plate on top and flip over. Remove remaining foil.
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Serve at room temperature.
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Note: This cake is rather hard to slice, use plain dental floss or kitchen string, and holding taut in both hands, slice through cake, dividing it as you go.
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For Christmas, decorate center with holly leaves and cranberries.