Black Sesame Pear Ribbon Cake

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour140 g
• black sesame paste60 g
• granulated sugar110 g
• baking powder1 1/2 tsp
• fine salt1/4 tsp
• eggs2 large
• plain yogurt120 g
• unsalted butter, melted70 g
• ripe pear, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium
• orange zest1 tsp
• orange juice2 tbsp

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 175°C and line a small loaf pan or 8-inch square pan with parchment.
2. 2Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl; in another bowl whisk sugar, eggs, yogurt, black sesame paste, melted butter, and orange zest until smooth.
3. 3Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined; spread half the batter in the pan.
4. 4Arrange half the pear slices over the batter, add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the pear slices in a loose ribbon pattern.
5. 5Bake for 38-45 minutes until the center springs back and a tester comes out clean.
6. 6Mix orange juice with a spoonful of sugar if desired, then brush or drizzle over the warm cake.
7. 7Cool for 15 minutes before lifting out and slicing.

Tips

• If the black sesame paste is thick, warm it briefly so it blends more easily.
• Choose pears that are ripe but still firm so they hold their shape while baking.
• For a deeper flavor, toast the sesame paste lightly in a pan for 30 seconds before using.

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