2 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1 1/2 c. oil
1 1/2 c. milk
3 eggs
2 tbsp. poppy seed
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. confectioners sugar
3 tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla or almond extract

Mix together sugar, vanilla, almond flavoring, oil and milk. Add eggs and poppy seeds. Blend in flour, salt and baking powder. For 1 loaf, bake 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350°F. For 6 mini-loaves, bake 35 minutes at 350°F. For 12 muffins, bake 30 minutes at 350°F. Cool and glaze with confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla or almond extract.

You can substitute 1 cup chopped pecans for poppy seeds for a variation.