2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
5 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
5 tbsp. coffee
4 tsp. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar, beat in egg yolks one at a time. Add dry ingredients and milk. Then coffee and vanilla. Beat egg whites and fold in. Makes 3 large layers. Bake at 375 degrees.