2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
5 eggs - separated
1 egg white
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/2 c. flour
5 tbsp. strong coffee
4 tsp. coffee
1 tsp. baking soda
1/.8 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
1 egg yolk
3 tbsp. coffee
2 tsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. powdered sugar

Cream sugar and shortening. Beat in egg yolks. Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately with buttermilk. Add coffee and vanilla. Beat egg whites stiff and fold in. There is enough batter for 3 layer pans or one 9 x 13 pan with a little left over.

Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes. Test with toothpick.

Frosting: Cream butter and egg yolk. Add flavorings and sugar. Beat until smooth.