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Black Sesame + Blood Orange Pound Cake
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.
Black Sesame + Blood Orange Pound Cake
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Instructions
- Step 1
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. Heat oven to 350* F
- Step 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.
- Step 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.
- Step 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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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). ☕️
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