Description
Black Sesame Vanilla Swirl Cake – a striking marbled dessert that combines nutty black sesame with smooth vanilla for a luxurious and memorable flavor experience.
Ingredients
For the Black Sesame Batter:
1 cup black sesame seeds
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Vanilla Batter:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or seeds from 1 vanilla pod)
For Decorating (optional):
Whipped cream
Black sesame seeds
Fresh berries
Instructions
1. Toast the black sesame seeds in a dry skillet until fragrant.
2. Blend toasted seeds into a smooth paste.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease two 9-inch pans.
4. Cream butter and sugar for sesame batter.
5. Add eggs and vanilla; mix dry ingredients; add milk.
6. Fold in black sesame paste.
7. Cream butter and sugar for vanilla batter; add eggs and vanilla bean paste.
8. Mix dry ingredients; add milk.
9. Spoon both batters into pans, alternating to create the swirl.
10. Drag a knife gently to form a marbled pattern.
11. Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
12. Cool layers completely.
13. Assemble with optional whipped cream and toppings.
14. Slice and serve.
Notes
Toast the sesame seeds for stronger flavor.
Do not overswirl the batters or the pattern will fade.
Use vanilla bean paste for richer aroma.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg