A dense, moist cake made with ground poppy seeds and mashed potatoes — a traditional Bohemian recipe from the family cookbook.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup ground poppy seeds
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup nuts
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla

Steps

1. Cream together butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs one at a time, then add mashed potatoes and milk.
3. Beat well, adding the remaining dry ingredients until blended.
4. Grease and flour a 9x13 cake pan. Pour in batter.
5. Preheat oven and bake at 350°F for 30-45 minutes.
6. Frost with cream cheese frosting.