1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. cocoa
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
2/3 c. buttermilk or sour milk
1/2 c. cooled strong coffee
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together the first 7 ingredients, the dry ingredients. Add 1/2 cup shortening, 1/3 cup buttermilk and 1/2 cup coffee. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add 1/3 cup buttermilk, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat for 2 minutes more. Pour into 2 greased 8" layer cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Frost cooled cake with Seven Minute Mocha Frosting:

SEVEN MINUTE MOCHA FROSTING:

2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
2 egg whites
3 tbsp. strong coffee
1/8 tsp. salt

In double boiler, beat over rapidly boiling water 7 minutes or until frosting holds its shape. Remove from boiling water and blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Frost cooled cake.