Description
A nourishing dessert that combines the nutty flavor of black sesame seeds with the hearty goodness of whole wheat, creating a rich and comforting pound cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup black sesame seeds (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the black sesame seeds, reserving a tablespoon for topping.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle with reserved black sesame seeds, and bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: black sesame, whole wheat, pound cake, dessert, baking, nourishing dessert