I was trying to find ways to finish the bottle of black sesame paste which I first bought to make a black sesame chiffon cake. I began googling for recipes using black sesame... and that brought me Florence's blog who's also in my blog list. Black sesame steamed cupcakes-- oohh that's perfect! Just what I'm looking for, a simple recipe that can be done without much hassle. I spent much time though trying to smash the black sesame paste which had turned dry at the bottom after storing in the fridge for a months.
The cake turned out great! It was not too sweet, with a subtle black sesame taste. Somehow steam cake is a hit with older generations. Hubby's parents and my parents love it, despite the unattractive colour. I thought they would not be receptive to new flavours (their favourite would be those good'o steamed egg sponge cakes!) :) Do take note that steam sponge cakes doesn't keep well, probably due to the moisture from the steaming so it's best to finish it within two days. ;) 
Have you starting your CNY cookie baking? Well, I'm planning to start this weekend. Enjoy!
looks yummy! my mom and bf are both big fans of black sesame, I'm sure they will be drooling if I make this recipe :D
ReplyDeletei LOVE black sesame! (: and steamed cake . . i should give it a try too coz i like cake that's a little moist and yours look exactly the way and YUMMY!!
ReplyDeleteI just bot a book on steamed cake, thinking to try making for the elderely too :)
ReplyDeleteI've never tried making a steam cake before but this looks really good, soft and moist.
ReplyDeletearggghhhh so little time for CNy bakes. :( but i have to find sesame paste first! coz heaps of recipe that seem to need them? haha.
ReplyDeleteAimei Wish you and your family a Happy Lunar New Year, Gong Xi Fa Cai!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jess! Gong Xi Fa Cai!
ReplyDeleteoh i love the black! to me, they look super attractive!
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