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poppyseed cake

Recipe by
Deb Justus
The Villages, FL

When ever we had a family reunion my mother was sure to make this cake. It was always a favorite. It has been a real long time since I have made this. It sure made me thing of her today ...and miss her even more.

yield 15 - 20
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For poppyseed cake

  • FOR THE CAKE
  • 2 Tbsp
    poppyseed
  • 1-1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 3/4 c
    milk
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 4
    egg whites, beaten stiff
  • CUSTARD TOPPING
  • 1 1/2 c
    scalded milk
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 4
    egg yolks, beaten

How To Make poppyseed cake

  • 1
    Sift the flour. Add the salt and baking powder to the flour
  • 2
    Cream the sugar and shortening. Add the milk and vanilla next.
  • 3
    Add the flour to the above mixture. Add the poppy seeds.
  • 4
    Fold in the beaten egg whites last.
  • 5
    Pour into a greased and floured 9" x 13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 min. Cool completely.
  • 6
    For the custard topping. Beat the egg yolks until light and lemony, add the sugar and cornstarch to the eggs and mix well.
  • 7
    Add 1/2 of the hot milk slowly to the eggs and mix well.
  • 8
    Add the egg mixture to the rest of the hot milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until bubbly and thick.
  • 9
    Remove from heat, add vanilla. Cool.
  • 10
    Spread on top of cake when both are cool. Garnish with some chopped walnuts.

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