Poppyseed cake


Ingredients Lbs. Ozs. Method


High-ratio shortening 3 lbs.

Butter 1 lb. 6 oz.

Sugar 7 lbs.

Salt 3 oz.

Butter/vanilla flavor 2 oz.

Cream together at 1 st speed of 3-speed mixer for 4 minutes.


Whole eggs 3 lbs.

Egg yolks 1 lb. 8 oz.

Beat together and add to above. Mix at 1st speed for 4 minutes.


Sour cream 4 lbs.

Honey 2 lbs.

Add to above; mix at 1 st speed for 1 minute.


Water 1 lb. 8 oz.

Add to above; mix at 1st speed for 1 minute.


Patent flour 5 lbs.

Baking soda 1 oz.

Ground poppyseed 3 lbs. 8 oz.

Combine; add to above. Mix at 1 st speed for 2 minutes.


Instructions: Scale 1 lb. 6 ozs. batter into greased and flour-dusted 8-in. angelfood pans. Bake at 350·F for 35-40 minutes. Yields about 22 8-in. cakes.