*  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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