Black Sesame Brownies (Printable Version)

Fudgy chocolate squares swirled with nutty black sesame paste for a unique twist on the classic dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup black sesame paste
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Chocolate

10 - 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tbsp black sesame seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and black sesame paste. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing top. Sprinkle black sesame seeds over surface if using.
08 - Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Let cool completely in pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The black sesame adds this incredible nutty depth that makes regular brownies taste one dimensional
  • These stay fudgy for days unlike some brownies that dry out overnight
  • They look stunning with those tiny black seeds scattered across the top like edible stars
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here pull them when you think they need just a few more minutes
  • The black sesame paste can separate in the jar so stir it well before measuring
  • These actually taste better on day two when the flavors have had time to become friends
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in texture so plan ahead
  • Use a kitchen scale for the most consistent results every single time

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