Black Sesame-Pear Tea Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Black Sesame-Pear Tea Cake
45 min.
12
299kcal

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Indulge your senses with the delightful flavors of our Black Sesame-Pear Tea Cake, a perfect dessert that seamlessly marries the rich nuttiness of black sesame with the tender sweetness of ripe Bosc pears. This vegetarian-friendly treat is not only a feast for the palate but also an appealing addition to your baking repertoire, ideal for sharing with friends and family.

Imagine a moist, flavorful cake emerging from your oven, golden and glistening with a sprinkle of sugar on top. The subtle crunch of black sesame seeds contrasts beautifully with the soft, juicy bites of pear, creating a harmonious texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Each slice offers a delightful experience, making it perfect for afternoon tea or as a sweet ending to any meal.

With just 45 minutes of hands-on preparation, this cake is surprisingly easy to make. Whether you choose to bake it in a traditional loaf pan or divide it into smaller ones for individual servings, it’s a versatile option that will impress your guests. Plus, at only 299 calories per serving, you can relish every bite without any guilt.

Join us in the kitchen and uncover the joy of baking this sumptuous Black Sesame-Pear Tea Cake—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cup almond flour 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • tablespoons sesame seeds black
  • medium bosc pear firm cored ripe peeled cut into 1/4" cubes (medium)
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 
  • large eggs 
  • large egg yolk 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted plus more room temperature (1 stick)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter one 9x5x3" loaf pan or six 4x2x2" paper or metal loaf pans.
  2. Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, next 4 ingredients, and 2 tablespoons sesame seeds in a medium bowl. Grind remaining 1/2 cup sesame seeds in spice mill to form a thick paste, about2 minutes.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butterand 1 1/3 cups sugar in a large bowl until well combined, 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add sesame paste and beat, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, until blended, 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add egg and egg yolk. Beat until pale and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. On low speed, beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with buttermilk in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Toss pear with remaining2 tablespoons flour in a small bowl; fold into batter.
  6. Spoon batter into prepared pan; smooth top.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
  8. Bake until a tester comes out clean when inserted into center, about 1 hour 40 minutes for large loaf and 45-55 minutes for small loaves.
  9. Let cool in pans on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories299kcal
Protein6.72%
Fat42.08%
Carbs51.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.32
Glycemic Load
25.25
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.1747825612193%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.31mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.56mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:299.25kcal
14.96%
Fat:14.47g
22.26%
Saturated Fat:5.86g
36.6%
Carbohydrates:39.61g
13.2%
Net Carbohydrates:37.58g
13.66%
Sugar:24.76g
27.51%
Cholesterol:52.79mg
17.6%
Sodium:237.38mg
10.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.19g
10.39%
Selenium:8.63µg
12.33%
Calcium:99.42mg
9.94%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.78%
Folate:35.99µg
9%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.48%
Iron:1.5mg
8.34%
Fiber:2.03g
8.12%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.53%
Phosphorus:70.44mg
7.04%
Vitamin A:307.87IU
6.16%
Vitamin B3:1.03mg
5.14%
Copper:0.1mg
5.01%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.31%
Magnesium:11.6mg
2.9%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.55%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.5%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.5%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.27%
Potassium:70.58mg
2.02%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.97%
Vitamin K:1.43µg
1.36%
Source:Epicurious