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Poppy Seed Cake

By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 egg whites, beaten stiff
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • .
  • Topping:
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preparation:

Soak poppy seeds in milk for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Sift flour and baking powder together. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar; add poppy seeds and milk alternately with flour and baking powder. Fold in egg whites and add vanilla. Bake in a lightly greased 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan at 325° for 1 hour.Spread with topping.

Topping: Mix together sugar and cornstarch. Add milk and egg yolks and cook in double boiler until thick, stirring constantly. Spread on cooled cake. Sprinkle with nuts.

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