This Black Sesame Bread Cake is moist, nutty, and easy to make in one bowl. Enjoy the aromatic flavor of sesame in every bite!
Black sesame is such an underrated ingredient when it comes to baking! Adds a perfect toasted flavor to your baked goods, with a unique jet black look.
This cake stays moist and soft for days thanks to avocado oil and rich black tahini paste. They also freeze well, so whenever you get a craving for pie, you can pop them in the microwave to reheat and dip.
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What does black sesame taste like?
Black sesame has a rich, deep nutty aroma with a light bitterness and smokiness. It is often used in Asian desserts such as mochi, sweet soups and drinks, but it also goes well with Western-style desserts.
Ingredients for this recipe
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
- Large eggs
- Dark brown sugar
- Avocado Oil – Or any neutral tasting oil.
- Black tahini paste – Make sure you use an unsweetened kind.
- Vanilla extract
- Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: I use Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 baking flour. Make sure your flour contains xanthan gum which replaces the binding effect of gluten.
- Baking powder
- Salt
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- Mix of toasted black and white sesame
How to prepare black sesame cake
1. Make vegan buttermilk. Combine milk and lemon juice together in a cup. Mix well and leave to rest for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
2. Combine the wet ingredients. Place the eggs and dark brown sugar in a large bowl. Beat well. Then add the vegan buttermilk (from step 1), avocado oil, black tahini, and vanilla extract. Whisk again.
3. Add the dry ingredients. Stir in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
4. Top. Pour the mixture into a lined baking tray. Sprinkle sesame on top.
5. Cook. Bake for about 50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Leave to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting. Cover with aluminum foil if it starts to burn.
*See recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Technically you can grind black sesame in a food processor for a very long time. However, in my experience, it never becomes as smooth as a store-bought paste, leaving a gritty feel in the texture.
Wrap tightly in cling film and store at room temperature for up to 4 days. To freeze, cut into individual portions, wrap individually and store in an airtight bag. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the refrigerator or microwave to reheat.
Recipe
This black sesame cake is moist, nutty, and easy to make in one bowl. Enjoy the aromatic flavor of sesame in every bite! This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 table spoon lemon juice fresh or bottled
- 2 big egg
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar packed
- ⅔ cup avocado oil or any neutral-tasting oil such as canola
- ½ cup black tahini paste I use the Kevala brand
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour I use Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 baking flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
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- 1 table spoon Mix of toasted black and white sesame
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Instructions
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To make vegan buttermilk, combine milk and lemon juice in a cup. Mix well and leave to rest for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
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Place the eggs and dark brown sugar in a large bowl. Beat well.
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Add the vegan buttermilk (from step 1), avocado oil, black tahini, and vanilla extract. Beat well.
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Stir in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
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Pour the mixture into the pan. Sprinkle sesame on top.
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Bake for about 50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cover with aluminum foil if the top starts to burn. Leave to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Storage: Wrap tightly in cling film and store at room temperature for up to 4 days. To freeze, cut into individual portions, wrap individually and store in an airtight bag. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the refrigerator or microwave to reheat.
Nutrition
Serve: 1sliceCalories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 32GProtein: 5GFat: 23GSaturated fat: 3GPolyunsaturated fats: 5GMonounsaturated fats: 13GTrans fats: 0.004GCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 2GSugar: 17GVitamin A: 62UIVitamin C: 1mgSoccer: 118mgIron: 2mg
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