1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
6 eggs, separated
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
6 tbsp. strong coffee
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. heavy cream, whipped
2 tsp. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
5-6 tbsp. coffee

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and line bottoms of three (8 inch) round pans with wax paper. Combine sugar, salt, yolks and beat with mixer until very fluffy. Add vanilla and coffee. Mix about 1 minute. Fold in flour.

Beat whites until stiff. Fold whites into above mixture. Divide between pans and bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool cakes completely and then remove from pans.

Filling and frosting: Beat cream and add remaining ingredients. Fill and frost cake. Refrigerate.