Black Sesame Layer Cake
Capture the nutty flavor of black sesame in this gorgeous layer cake. Use black sesame paste for this easy recipe - no need to grind your own sesame seeds. This cake is moist, fluffy, and full of flavor. Makes one 3-layer 6" round cake.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup black sesame paste
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt see notes for substitutes
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line three 6" round cake pans.
- Using a stand or electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add oil and beat until homogenous.
- In a separate bowl, mix black sesame paste and yogurt.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate adding yogurt mixture and dry ingredients into your cake, mixing slowly and gently until all ingredients are just incorporated.
- Divide batter into your three cake pans and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick stuck through the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake rounds to cool, then frost with your favorite buttercream. Leftovers keep at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Notes
You can substitute an equal amount of plain yogurt, vanilla yogurt, or sour cream for the greek yogurt.