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.

Author: Sunday Table

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 387 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - butter
1 ½ cups - sugar
4 - eggs
2 teaspoons - vanilla extract
1 tsp - Blood Orange Zest
3 cups - flour
¼ tsp - salt
1 tsp - baking powder
1 cup - milk
2 tablespoons - Black Sesame Seeds

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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