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Decadent Black Sesame Layer Cake Recipe with Easy Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting

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A rich and nutty black sesame layer cake paired with a silky vanilla bean buttercream frosting, perfect for special occasions and crowd-pleasing desserts.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour (250 g / 2 cups)
  • Granulated sugar (200 g / 1 cup)
  • Black sesame paste (60 g / 4 tablespoons)
  • Baking powder (10 g / 2 teaspoons)
  • Baking soda (5 g / 1 teaspoon)
  • Salt (3 g / ½ teaspoon)
  • Unsalted butter (115 g / ½ cup), melted and slightly cooled
  • Whole milk (180 ml / ¾ cup), room temperature
  • Large eggs (3), room temperature
  • Vanilla extract (5 ml / 1 teaspoon)
  • Unsalted butter (227 g / 1 cup), softened to room temperature (for frosting)
  • Powdered sugar (400 g / 3 ⅓ cups), sifted (for frosting)
  • Heavy cream (30 ml / 2 tablespoons) (for frosting)
  • Vanilla bean paste or seeds from 1 vanilla bean pod (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, black sesame paste, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Tap the pans lightly on the counter to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 28 minutes.
  7. Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. To prepare the vanilla bean buttercream, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy (2-3 minutes).
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed to avoid sugar clouds, then increase to medium speed until fluffy.
  10. Mix in the vanilla bean paste (or scraped seeds), heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Beat for another 2 minutes until light and spreadable. Adjust consistency with more cream or powdered sugar if needed.
  11. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread an even layer of buttercream on top.
  12. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides evenly with the remaining buttercream. Smooth with an offset spatula or create textured swirls.
  13. Chill the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing to let the buttercream set.

Notes

Use high-quality black sesame paste for best flavor. Bring eggs and milk to room temperature before mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender. Chill buttercream if kitchen is warm to prevent runniness. Cake layers can be baked up to 2 days ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.

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