Double Mocha Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar.
2. 2
   Beat egg yolks and add to creamed mixture; beat well.
3. 3
   Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
4. 4
   Stir in cold coffee and vanilla.
5. 5
   Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter.
6. 6
   Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch pans.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 23 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from pans and cool.
10. 10
    Frost with Creamy Mocha Icing.