Grandma's Famous Jimmy Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 16-cup tube pan.

Step 2

For the cake: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed until the peaks stand straight up when the whisk is removed. Transfer to a separate bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Switch to the paddle attachment, put the shortening and butter in the empty mixer bowl, and beat on medium speed until light. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until combined. Scrape down the bowl. Beat in the egg yolks, coffee, espresso powder, and vanilla. On low speed, beat in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the sprinkles. Fold in the beaten egg whites.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the tube pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 5

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove and place on a serving plate to cool completely.

Step 6

For the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and espresso powder. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar until smooth, adding more milk as needed for a pourable glaze.

Step 7

Drizzle the glaze over the cake and decorate with sprinkles. Slice and serve.