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Poppy Seed Cake

Source of Recipe


Taste of Home, April / May 2007



List of Ingredients



• 1/3 cup poppy seeds
  
• 1 cup milk
  
• 4 egg whites
  
• ¾ cup shortening
  
• 1½ cups sugar
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 2 tsp baking powder
  
• Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)
  






Instructions



1. In small bowl, soak poppy seeds in milk for 30 minutes. Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
   
   
2. In another large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, sugar and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with poppy seed mixture. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
   
   
3. Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Bake at 375° F for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
   
   Makes 12 to 15 servings.
   
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   Frost with:
   
   CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
   
   • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
   • ½ cup butter, softened
   • 1 tsp vanilla extract
   • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
   
   In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.