Sesame Pound Cake

Name: Sesame Pound Cake
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Fresh fruit, optional

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh fruit, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine milk, vanilla and lemon zest; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Combine remaining sesame seeds with the flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beating well after each addition.
2

Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle with reserved sesame seeds. Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with fruit if desired.