3 oz. good quality semi-sweet chocolate

1 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee

3 cups sugar

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa

2 tsp. baking soda

3/4 tsp. baking powder

1 1/4 tsp. salt

3 large eggs

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 cup buttermilk

3/4 tsp. vanilla