Poppy Seed Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. poppy seed, soaked in 3/4 c. milk overnight
3/4 c. butter or lard
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
4 egg whites, beaten (not too stiff)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients, except for egg whites.
Beat egg whites, but not too stiff.
Fold egg whites into dough.
Makes 3 layers.