Poppy Form Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add poppy seed filling, then egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Blend in vanilla and sour cream.
4. 4
   Sift together the flour, soda and salt and add gradually to poppy seed mixture, beating well.
5. 5
   Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
6. 6
   Pour into greased 9 or 10-inch pan which has bottom lined with wax paper.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done.
8. 8
   Cool 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Confectioners sugar can be sifted on cake.