Almond Poppy Seed Cake - Forks Over Knives

Ingredients

• 7 oz. pitted dates (about 12 Medjool or 23 Deglet Noor)
• 1½ cups unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milk
• 1½ teaspoons pure almond extract
• 1¼ cups rolled oats
• ¾ cup dry millet
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon regular or sodium-free baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon)
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, optional, for topping
• 5 oz. pitted dates (about8 to 9 Medjools or 17 Deglet Noor)
• ¾ cup raw cashews (3 oz.)
• 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract