Servings: 12 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Black Sesame Layer:
- 1 cup spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup ghee melted
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup black sesame paste tahini
- 1/4 cup grass-fed milk or almond milk
- 1 large organic egg
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds plus extra for sprinkling
For the Matcha Layer:
- 1 cup spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- 1/4 cup ghee melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup grass-fed milk or almond milk
- 1 large organic egg
For the Creamy White Frosting:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese use plant-based cream cheese for a vegan option
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Black Sesame Layer:
- Toast black sesame seeds in a dry skillet until fragrant. Allow to cool.
- Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted ghee, coconut sugar, black sesame paste, milk, and egg.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Fold in the toasted sesame seeds.
Matcha Layer:
- In a new bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and matcha powder.
- In another bowl, mix melted ghee, maple syrup, milk, and egg.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
Assemble the Muffins:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the muffin tin with liners.
- Fill each liner with a layer of black sesame batter, then top with matcha batter.
- Use a toothpick to swirl the layers together slightly for a marbled effect.
Bake:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins on a wire rack.
Creamy White Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Once muffins are cool, spread or pipe the frosting onto each muffin.
- Sprinkle with additional black sesame seeds.
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06/10/2024 10:45 am GMT
