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    Poppy Seed Cake


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    Poppy Seed Cake


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

    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.


    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.


    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.



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