*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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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