Sesame seed cake
Creating a Sesame Seed Cake for 50 guests involves using ingredients that highlight the nutty flavor of sesame. This recipe will include both toasted sesame seeds and sesame oil to enhance the unique taste, complemented by a simple glaze. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients
- 450g all-purpose flour
- 350g granulated sugar
- 250g unsalted butter, softened
- 240ml milk
- 4 large eggs
- 100g toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 15g baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 200g powdered sugar
- 3-4 tbsp milk
- Extra toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease and flour two large 9×13 inch cake pans or a suitable equivalent.
- Toast Sesame Seeds:
- If your sesame seeds aren’t already toasted, dry-toast them in a skillet over medium heat until they’re golden brown, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Set aside to cool.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Flavors:
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the sesame oil and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted sesame seeds.
- Bake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- While the cake cools, mix the powdered sugar with milk until smooth to make the glaze.
- Adjust the consistency with more milk or sugar as needed; it should be pourable but thick.
- Cool and Glaze:
- Let the cakes cool completely in the pans on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of the cakes.
- Sprinkle additional toasted sesame seeds over the glaze for garnish.
- Serve:
- Cut into pieces ensuring each guest gets a slice. Aim for evenly sized squares or rectangles for a total of about 50 servings.
This Sesame Seed Cake delivers a beautifully balanced flavor, with the toasty, nutty essence of sesame seeds enhanced by the subtle undertones of sesame oil, making it a sophisticated and memorable treat for any large gathering.