1 tsp. almond extract
1 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. poppy seeds
1 c. butter
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. sugar (additional)

Combine almond extract, poppy seeds and buttermilk; set aside. Cream butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Add 4 egg yolks. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg, sugar, butter mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture.

Beat egg whites until stiff and fold in. Pour 1/2 the batter into greased and floured 9"x13" pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 the sugar cinnamon mixture. Top with remaining batter and sprinkle other 1/2 of sugar cinnamon mixture. Cut through with knife to make marble design. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes until tests done.