UKRAINIAN POPPYSEED CAKE

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This is one of my favorite recipes. I get many people asking me to make more for them! You can also divide the batter into cupcake pans rather than a loaf pan.

Provided by Katie Nichols

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c poppy seeds
1 c milk
1 c butter
1 1/3 c cane sugar
3 eggs
2 c all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon extract
zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and adjust oven rack to middle position.
  • 2. Heat the poppy seeds and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from the heat just before the milk begins to boil. Set aside.
  • 3. Cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 4. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • 5. In thirds, alternately beat into the butter and sugar the dry ingredients and milk. Add the lemon extract and zest at the end.
  • 6. Lightly spray two loaf pans and divide the batter between the two pans. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out dry.

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