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Poppy Seed Cake

Course: Cakes & Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 4 Egg Whites Stiffly Beaten
  • 3/4 Cup Shortening Half Butter
  • 1 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup Poppy Seeds
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 2 1/4 Cups Cake Flour or 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, Sifted
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Cup Water

Instructions

  • Soak poppy seeds in 1/2 cup water for 2 hours. Drain off water. Prepare a 9-inch square pan or two 8-inch layer pans.
  • Cream shortening and sugar. Add poppy seeds. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add alternately with 1 cup water. Fold in egg whites.
  • Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool. Use custard filling between layers and frost with chocolate frosting.