Poppy Seed Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In small sauce pan cook poppy seed with honey and 1/4 cup water for 5-7 minutes.
2. 2
   Cool.
3. 3
   Cream butter/margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add cooled poppy seed mixture to creamed mixture, and egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Blend in sour cream and vanilla.
6. 6
   Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
7. 7
   Gradually add poppy seed mixture to dry mixture, beating well.
8. 8
   Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter.
9. 9
   Pour batter into a lightly greased and floured 9-inch tube (or bundt) pan.
10. 10
    Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool in pan for 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.