Adzuki Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   (Preparation 1) Lightly grease a pound cake pan with butter (not listed), dust with cake flour, and chill in the refrigerator.
2. 2
   Start preheating the oven to 180C.
3. 3
   (Preparation 2) Bring the eggs to room temperature.
4. 4
   Melt the butter in the microwave.
5. 5
   Sift the flour and baking powder together.
6. 6
   Beat the eggs with a hand mixer, then add the sugar and beat well until the mixture thickens.
7. 7
   Add the melted butter a little at a time (so that the mixture doesn't separate) and mix well after each addition.
8. 8
   Fold in the dry ingredients.
9. 9
   Once mixed, fold in the adzuki beans.
10. 10
    Pour the batter into the cake pan (about 80% full) and level the batter, making a dent in the center.
11. 11
    Then, put into the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.