Black Sesame Citrus Ribbon Loaf

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour1 3/4 cups
• baking powder1 1/2 tsp
• fine salt1/2 tsp
• unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup
• granulated sugar2/3 cup
• eggs2
• plain yogurt1/2 cup
• black sesame paste1/4 cup
• orange zest1 tbsp
• orange juice2 tbsp
• powdered sugar1/2 cup

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 350°F and line a small loaf pan with parchment.
2. 2Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. 3Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in eggs, yogurt, and orange zest.
4. 4Fold the dry ingredients into the batter until just combined.
5. 5Split the batter into two portions; stir black sesame paste into one portion and orange juice into the other.
6. 6Layer the batters alternately in the pan and drag a skewer through once or twice for a ribbon effect.
7. 7Bake until the center springs back and a tester comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.
8. 8Cool, then drizzle with powdered sugar mixed with a splash of orange juice.

Tips

• Do not over-swirl or the layers will blend into one color.
• If the sesame paste is very thick, loosen it with 1 teaspoon warm water before mixing.

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