Lemon-Poppy Cake Ring

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Grease and flour 9 inch bundt pan.

In a large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat sugar, margarine or butter, lemon extract, vanilla extract, and eggs until blended.

Increase speed to high, beat 5 minutes or until very thick, occasionally scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula.

Reduce speed to low; add flour, milk, poppy seeds, grated lemon peel, baking powder, and salt; beat until well blended, scraping bowl often.

Pour batter into pan.

Bake 50 to 60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

Cool cake in pan on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan.

Cool completely on rack.

Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar if desired.