Colonial Poppy Seed Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 jar poppy seed (1/2 c. or 2 oz.)
3/4 c. milk
3/4 c. soft butter
3 eggs
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Combine seed and milk in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours.
Take out butter to soften or use a microwave to soften, not melt.
Add other ingredients to milk and seed.
Beat at medium speed for 1 minute or so.
Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan and bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Top will be browned and the center will spring back when touched to check doneness.
Cool 10 minutes and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Makes one loaf.