Name: Black Sesame + Blood Orange Pound Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

Sunday Table Verified

February 19, 2025

10 Ingredients

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Black Sesame + Blood Orange Pound Cake is a unique and delightful twist on a classic pound cake. This recipe yields a tender and moist cake infused with the nutty flavor of black sesame seeds and the tangy sweetness of blood orange. The cake is then drizzled with a luscious glaze made with blood orange juice and powdered sugar, adding an extra layer of sweetness to this already indulgent dessert. The resulting cake is a show-stopping dessert that is perfect for any occasion, from a special celebration to a casual afternoon tea. The combination of nutty black sesame seeds and zesty blood orange in a tender and buttery cake is sure to impress everyone's taste buds. It is easy to make and can be served warm or at room temperature, making it a great make-ahead dessert.

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Black Sesame + Blood Orange Pound Cake

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Ingredients

Servings

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. Heat oven to 350* F

Meanwhile, cream butter and sugar until it’s very incorporated, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly until the butter mixture is very light and fluffy, about another 5 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and blood orange zest.

Stir in half of the flour and half of the milk until just mixed. Repeat with remaining flour mixture and milk. Stir in the black sesame seeds.

Pour batter into a buttered and floured bundt cake pan. Bake for about 16-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs attached. Flip it onto a cooling rack and let it cool before glazing.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Those Sesame Seeds 🌰
Lightly toast black sesame seeds in a dry skillet before adding to the batter to intensify their nutty flavor and release their essential oils.
Zest Technique Matters 🍊
Use a microplane grater for the blood orange zest to capture only the fragrant outer layer without the bitter white pith, maximizing citrus flavor.
Room Temperature Ingredients 🥚
Ensure all ingredients, especially eggs and butter, are at room temperature to create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter with better rise and texture.
Prevent Sesame Sinking 🥄
Toss black sesame seeds in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
Glaze Application Trick 💧
Let the cake cool completely before glazing, and use a pastry brush to create an even, glossy blood orange glaze that doesn't become soggy.

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I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️