Old-Fashioned Poppy Seed Torte

• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar blend
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 2-1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-3/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup poppy seeds
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
• 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons cold brewed coffee
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

1. Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat three 9-in. round baking pans with cooking spray; line with waxed paper and coat the paper. Sprinkle with flour; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar blend until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in applesauce and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine 2-1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in poppy seeds.
3. Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Spread into prepared pans. Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4. For filling, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and remaining flour. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Bring to a boil. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in remaining vanilla. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
5. Place one cake layer on a serving platter; top with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice.
6. Combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and enough coffee to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate until serving.

eggs, butter, sugar blend, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, poppy seeds, sugar, sour cream, confectioners, baking cocoa, cold brewed coffee, walnuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/old-fashioned-poppy-seed-torte/ (may not work)