Poppy Seed and Cacao Cake (Vegan Option)

Serves: 8 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup poppy seeds (soaked in warm water for 1 hour and drained)
  
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  
• 2 tbsp Cacao Powder
  
• 1 tsp baking powder
  
• ½ tsp baking soda
  
• 1 cup Coconut Sugar
  
• ½ cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
  
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  
• 2 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cacao powder, baking powder, baking soda, and coconut sugar.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
   In another bowl, mix the almond milk, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
4. Incorporate Poppy Seeds
   Stir the soaked and drained poppy seeds into the wet ingredients.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
   Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth. Avoid overmixing.
6. Bake
   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve
   Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a chocolate glaze if desired.