POPPY SEED CAKE

Ingredients:Ingredients:1/3 c poppy seeds soaked 30 min in 1 c milk4 egg whites room temp3/4 c shortening1 ½  c sugar1 tsp vanilla2 c flour2 tsp baking powderCream cheese frosting:   1 pkg softened cream cheese   ½  c softened butter   1 tsp vanilla   2 c powdered sugarDirections:Directions:In large bowl cream shortening, sugar and vanilla; add baking powder and flour alternately with poppy seed mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.Pour into greased 13x9x2 inch pan bake 375 25-30 min until tooth pick inserted comes out clean. CoolCream cheese frosting:   Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and sugar until smooth.   Gradually beat in powder sugar.   Spread over cake.