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Black Sesame + Blood Orange Pound Cake
Instructions
1
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. Heat oven to 350* F
2
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.
3
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.
4
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 Black Sesame Seeds First 🔥Lightly toast the black sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to the batter to intensify their nutty flavor and prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
- Room Temperature Ingredients are Essential 🌡️Ensure all ingredients, especially eggs, butter, and milk, are at room temperature before mixing to create a smooth, emulsified batter that results in a tender, evenly-textured crumb.
- Reserve Blood Orange Zest Separately ✨Add half the zest to the batter and reserve the other half for sprinkling on top of the glaze for an intense, fresh citrus brightness that won't diminish during baking.
- Use Fresh Blood Orange Juice for the Glaze 🍊Squeeze fresh blood orange juice rather than using bottled to ensure vibrant color and superior tangy flavor in your glaze, adjusting consistency with powdered sugar as needed.
- Cool Completely Before Glazing ❄️Allow the pound cake to cool for at least 1-2 hours at room temperature before applying the glaze so it sets beautifully on the cake without melting or running off the sides.
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Vegetarian
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