[ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Prepare a 6 inch cake pan by greasing or lining with parchment." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a bowl, mix the flax in the non dairy milk and let it sit for 5 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 deg F / 170ºc." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Add the maple, sugar, vanilla, vinegar. Add 1/4 tsp almond extract for stronger almond flavor or add lemon zest for lemon poppy seed cake. Mix well until sugar is mixed in." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In another bowl, mix the almond flour, starches, salt, baking powder and soda, poppy seeds. Break the almond flour lumps if there are any, with your hand or a spatula.." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Add to the wet and mix well until smooth.* Transfer the batter to a greased 6 inch pan." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Bake at 350 degrees F / 170ºc for 30 minutes or until a toothpick from the center comes out clean." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Cool for 15 mins, then remove from the pan. Cool completely before slicing. Preferably refrigerate for 15 to 20 mins and then slice. Use an icing of choice. A simple lemon sugar icing works really well." } ]