Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 piece)
  • Calories:
  • 426
  • Fat:
  • 23 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 10 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 35 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 184 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 51 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 5 g


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Poppy Seed Cake

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As sweet finale for my favorite meal, this moist cake is chock full of poppy seeds. (Don't forget to soak the poppy seeds.) The cream cheese frosting adds the final touch! This is also a tasty dessert to bring to a potluck.

SERVINGS: 12-15

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 20 min. + standing Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup poppy seeds
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:

In a small bowl, soak poppy seeds in milk for 30 minutes. Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
    In another large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, sugar and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with poppy seed mixture. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
    Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
    For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-15 servings.


  • Re: Poppy Seed Cake

    very easy to make & taste great too.

    heidisilvan
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