Poppy Seed Cake

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup poppy seeds
• 4 egg whites
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 package cream cheese, softened (8oz.)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a 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 9x13 inch baking dish.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

For frosting, 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.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Answers:

Poppy Seed Cake

How much milk should be used in this recipe?

By Judy

Editor's Note: It says to soak them in milk so I'd think 1/3 to 1/2 cup should be enough. You may want to drain the seeds after soaking. (04/19/2007)