Poppy Seed Torte - Czech Makovec

Variations of the poppy seed torte are found through Central and Eastern Europe. 

This recipe is a simple version of Makovec from Czech Republic. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
• 1 cup poppy seeds (ground; you can use an electric coffee grinder)
• 2-3 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk (I use unsweetened almond milk)
• 1/2 cup oil (or melted unsalted organic butter)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease or oil your baking pan.
2. Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl. 
3. Add the milk, eggs and oil and mix with a hand mixer on medium till the dough is smooth. 
4. Pour the batter into the baking pan. 
5. Bake about 30-35 minutes or until a probe or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

Serve warm or at a room temperature with a cup of warm tea, coffee or a glass of milk. 

Before serving you can sprinkle the torte with organic powdered sugar or top with a lemon glaze. 

Can also be served with freshly whipped cream.