Chewy Black Sesame Cake

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Mist an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.

2. Step 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, honey, and salt until fluffy and pale yellow, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, vanilla, melted butter and sesame oil until combined.

3. Step 3

   Using a mortar and pestle (or a coffee or spice grinder), pulverize 2 tablespoons of the black sesame seeds into a rough powder. It should smell very fragrant. Add this sesame powder, along with the remaining 2 tablespoons of whole black sesame seeds, to the bowl with the egg mixture, followed by the baking powder and rice flour. Whisk to combine, then carefully pour the batter into the greased cake pan.

4. Step 4

   Bake until the top is nicely browned and cracked slightly (this is a good sign), 50 to 60 minutes. You can also insert a chopstick or toothpick into the center of the cake, and if it comes out clean, then you’re done.

5. Step 5

   Cool the cake in pan for 5 minutes, then turn it onto a wire rack and let cool completely before dusting with the powdered sugar and slicing into wedges to serve. This cake will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.