1 1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
1/4 c. poppyseed (soak 1 hour in 1 c. milk)
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt & vanilla

Beat 4 egg whites, fold in last. Bake in 375 degree oven for about 25 minutes.

TOPPING:

2 c. milk
4 egg yolks
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch

Cook all together and spread on cake. Sprinkle coconut or nuts if desired.