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February 19, 2025

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.

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Black Sesame + Blood Orange Pound Cake

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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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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.