Description
A nourishing dessert that combines whole wheat and nutty black sesame for a dense yet tender cake, perfect for any family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup black sesame seeds
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a pound cake pan by greasing it with butter and lightly flouring it.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, black sesame seeds, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one.
- Combine the dry mixture with the butter and egg mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and finishing with flour.
- Fold in extra black sesame seeds.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: black sesame, pound cake, whole wheat, dessert, nourishing recipe