Poppy Seed Cake

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Poppy Seed Cake

Recipe By : Mrs. Irwin Heus
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dessert

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup poppy seeds
3/4 cup milk -- scalded
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups flour -- sifted
3/4 cup milk -- cold
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla

Filling:

4 egg yolks
juice of 1 lemon
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup chopped nuts

CAKE

Soak poppy seed in scalded milk overnight. Cream sugar and
shortening. Sift flour, baking powder and salt three times. Add
poppy seed. Beat egg whites and fold into mixture. Divide into three
layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

FILLING

Cook in double boiler until thick. Spread between layers. Sprinkle
nuts on each layer. Ice top and sides.

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