Instructions: Beat egg whites stiff and beat in sugar.

Beat until whites form stiff peaks. Set on side Sift flour and measure 3 cups of sifted flour Resift 3 times with baking powder and salt Set aside.

Cream shortening and beat in sugar.

When blended, beat in tablespoon boiling water Beat light and when fluffy
add vanilla
Add milk and cold water alternately with flour mixture.

Mix very lightly Fold in egg whites Place in two buttered, floured layer cake pans

BAKE: 375* - 25 minutes

MAKES: 2 - 9 inch layers

Coffee Filling

Mix flour, cornstarch and sugar

Pour very strong coffee slowly over flour mixture. and salt Stir smooth Cook over low heat until thick

Add yolks Cook again until thick and smooth

Add butter and vanilla When cold, spread between layers of cake Frost with confectioners sugar icing, using very strong hot coffee for the liquid in icing

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