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Almond Poppy Seed Cake With Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Almond Poppy Seed Cake With Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup white shortening
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 -3 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup poppy seed (can use more )
1/2-3/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp whipped cream , unwhipped
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions:

Set oven to 350°F (oven set to second-lowest position).
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed cream the sugar with shortening for about 2 minutes.
Add in eggs, almond and vanilla extract; beat until very well combined on high speed.
In a small bowl sift together flour with baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture along with the buttermilk; mix until just combined.
Mix in the poppy seeds.
Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done.
Cool completely.
For the frosting; in a medium bowl cream the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and whipping cream until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Add in confectioners sugar and beat until fluffy (adding in more confectioners sugar or whipping cream if needed until desired consistency is achieved).
Mix in the Cool Whip until completely blended.
Spread over the cake then sprinkle the top with sliced almonds if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	673.24 Kcal (2819 kJ)
Calories from fat	249.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.72g	43%
Cholesterol	68.21mg	23%
Sodium	203.54mg	8%
Potassium	160.75mg	3%
Total Carbs	101.58g	34%
Sugars	81.58g	326%
Dietary Fiber	2.16g	9%
Protein	6.59g	13%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	119.2mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	375.44 Kcal (1572 kJ)
Calories from fat	139.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.46g	43%
Cholesterol	38.04mg	23%
Sodium	113.5mg	8%
Potassium	89.65mg	3%
Total Carbs	56.65g	34%
Sugars	45.49g	326%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	9%
Protein	3.67g	13%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.6mg	6%
Calcium	66.5mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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