1/4 c. poppy seeds, soaked in 1 c. sour milk overnight
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening

1 cup sour milk - 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar.

Cream sugar and shortening together and add to poppy seed mixture. 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda Pinch of salt

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Add to poppy seed mixture. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Fold in 5 egg whites, beaten stiff. Bake in 2 round pans that have been greased and floured at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

FILLING AND FROSTING FOR POPPY SEED CAKE:

5 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. cereal cream
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp. cornstarch

Boil until thick. Add 1 cup chopped nuts. Spread between layers and over top of cake.