POPPY SEED CAKE 
2 tbsp. poppy seeds
1/4 c. milk
6 eggs, separated
1 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. butter flavoring
1/4 tsp. salt
3 c. flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Soak poppy seeds in milk for 30 minutes. Cream yolks and shortening. Add sugar, beat well. Add poppy seed mixture. Add buttermilk with baking soda dissolved in it, then add extracts, butter flavoring, salt, and flour. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter. Gently pour into greased bundt or tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

GLAZE:

1 1/3 c. confectioners sugar
1 tbsp. orange marmalade
1/3 c. orange juice
1 tsp. butter flavoring
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. orange extract

Gently heat all ingredients, blending. Cool slightly. Pour on warm cake.

 

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