Black Sesame-Pear Tea Cake
Black Sesame-Pear Tea Cake is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 325°F.
Butter one 9x5x3" loaf pan or six 4x2x2" paper or metal loaf pans.
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, about 2 minutes.
Using an electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 1/3 cups sugar in a large bowl until well combined, 2-3 minutes.
Add sesame paste and beat, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, until blended, 1-2 minutes.
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 remaining 2 tablespoons flour in a small bowl; fold into batter.
Spoon batter into prepared pan; smooth top.
Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
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.
Let cool in pans on a wire rack.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.