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Sesame Seed Honey Cake

Sesame Seed Honey Cake

5 from 1 vote
A delectable blend of cornmeal, semolina, honey, and sesame topped with with a roasted grape & mixed berry compote. Amazingly moist and baked in 25 minutes! Make ahead and serve the next day for the ultimate flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup oat milk
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp honey for tops of cakes
  • 1 5.3 oz container soy yogurt (either plain or vanilla)
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1/3 cup sesame seeds, divided
  • 3 cups roasted grape/mixed berry compote*, divided

Equipment

  • 2 round cake pans

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Prepare 2 round cake pans by lining the bottom with parchment paper and spraying bottom and sides of pan with olive oil spray.
  3. In a measuring cup combine lemon juice and zest with oat milk and let stand 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate microwave safe measuring cup add 2/3 cup of honey and tahini. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir.
  5. Combine semolina flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, baking soda and 2 tbsp of sesame seeds in a large bowl and set aside.
  6. Add milk mixture, honey mixture, and yogurt to the dry ingredients. Stir to combine.
  7. Pour half of the batter into each prepared cake pan.
  8. Bake for 22 minutes.
  9. Remove cakes from the oven and brush each half with 1 tbsp of honey and sprinkle 1 tbsp of sesame seeds on top.
  10. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  11. Remove cakes from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  12. Once cakes have cooled, turn one round cake onto a large platter. Spread 1 cup of fruit compote on top. Then place the second cake on top and top with another cup of fruit compote and sesame seeds for garnish.
  13. Refrigerate cake overnight for optimal flavor and texture. Serve cake slices with additional fruit compote and non-dairy whipped topping if desired.

Notes

*See Ultratruffle recipe for Roasted Grape/Mixed Berry Miso Compote or use your favorite fruit jam.