This is a family favorite. It is a moist, delicious cake with just a hint of sherry. This cake does not need
frosting. Try out the varied combinations too. Makes 1 - 10 inch tube or bundt pan (12 servings).

1 (18.5 ounce) package yellow
cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant
vanilla pudding mix
`3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup cream sherry
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour one 10 inch tube or bundt pan.

2 Mix together the yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding, vegetable oil, cream sherry, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and poppy seeds, beat at medium speed with an electric mixer for approximately 7 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan.

3 Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes.

4 Variations: Poppy seeds may not work with these variations: 1) chocolate cake mix with chocolate pudding, 2) white cake mix with pistachio pudding and a dash of green food coloring (nice for St. Patrick's Day or Christmas,

3) yellow cake mix with lemon pudding, and 4) 3/4 cup oil and 3/4 cup beer (not everyone's first choice!)