Colonial Seed Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine poppy seed and milk in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Let stand at room temperature 3 to 4 hours.
3. 3
   Let butter and eggs warm to room temperature.
4. 4
   Grease and flour large loaf pan.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 350°.
6. 6
   Add butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla, baking powder and flour to bowl.
7. 7
   Beat at medium speed with mixer for 1 minute, scraping side of bowl with plastic spatula.
8. 8
   Pour into prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center springs back when lightly pressed.
10. 10
    Cool on wire rack 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Loosen around edges; turn out of pan to cool.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.