Poppy Seed Cake and Frosting

Betty Nolan →  Grandma Elizabeth Nolan
Submitted by : Patrick Nolan

Cake:

1 box yellow cake mix (no pudding in)
1 pkg. instant pudding (vanilla)
4 eggs
¼ cup oil
1 cup milk
1/3 cup poppy seed

Soak poppy seeds in milk for a time before mixing together.  Put in 9"x12" pan and bake as directed.

Lemon Frosting:

¼ cup Crisco
½ tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
3 cups powdered sugar
Yellow food coloring (Few drops)
3 Tbsp. water

Combine Crisco, salt, lemon peel, and 1 cup powdered sugar. 
Add Lemon juice, water and remaining sugar alternately.
Mix until smooth and creamy.