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Black Sesame + Blood Orange Pound Cake
Instructions
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In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. Heat oven to 350* F
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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.
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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.
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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)
- Black Sesame Toasting Technique 🌰Lightly toast black sesame seeds in a dry pan before grinding to enhance their nutty flavor and release essential oils, which will intensify the cake's aromatic profile.
- Blood Orange Zest Maximization 🍊Use a microplane to zest the blood orange before juicing, ensuring you capture the most fragrant outer layer of the fruit for maximum citrus intensity in your cake.
- Moisture-Locking Technique 💧Brush the warm cake with a blood orange simple syrup immediately after baking to lock in moisture and create an extra layer of citrusy flavor.
- Precise Flour Sifting Method 🥣Sift the flour three times with the black sesame powder to ensure ultimate lightness and prevent any clumping, which helps achieve the cake's signature tender crumb.
- Glaze Temperature Mastery 🧊Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature before applying the blood orange glaze to prevent it from becoming too runny and ensure a perfect, glossy finish.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low-Cholesterol
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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