Description
A wholesome yet indulgent black sesame whole wheat pound cake that combines nutty flavors with a balanced sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup black sesame seeds
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with the milk, mixing until smooth.
- Gently fold in the black sesame seeds.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth it out.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil and use almond or oat milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pound cake, black sesame, whole wheat, dessert, healthy dessert