Poppy Seed Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. ground poppy seed
3/4 c. hot milk
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 c. sifted flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
1 c. egg whites
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Poppy seed can be ground in a coffee grinder.
Add the hot milk and let soak overnight.
Next day, cream shortening and sugar.
Mix in poppy seed-milk mixture.
Sift dry ingredients: flour, baking powder and salt; add alternately with the milk.