Level up your St. Patrick’s Day dessert! Black sesame seeds bring nutty notes to the sweetness of this moist and decadent chocolate cake. The whipped cream topping – a blend of coconut cream, maple syrup and earthy matcha – is beautiful in color, and the taste pairs amazingly with the already intriguing combination of black sesame and chocolate. Share this vegan masterpiece with friends, raise a fork and remember the Irish saying, “Laughter is brightest where food is best.”

Chocolate Cake with Black Sesame & Matcha Cream
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cool 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 8
Calories 421 kcal
Ingredients
Dry
- 4.2 oz. all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp. corn starch
- 2/3 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
Wet
- 4 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 3 Tbsp. dairy-free yogurt
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. water
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 4 Tbsp. black sesame
- Pinch salt
Other
- 1 Tbsp. white vinegar
Matcha cream topping
- 1 can (15 oz.) coconut cream refrigerated overnight
- 2-3 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 2-3 tsp. matcha powder
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 340 degrees F. Line 7x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In coffee grinder, grind black sesame seeds, or place in baggie and lightly crush with rolling pin.
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In bowl, whisk together oil and yogurt and emulsify well. Gradually add water to emulsify while whisking. Add remaining wet ingredients and whisk well.
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Add sifted dry ingredients and mix with spatula. Finally, add white vinegar and mix gently.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth down evenly. Drop pan on flat surface several times to spread batter evenly.
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Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Refrigerate 1 hour to cool completely.
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Once cake is cool, open can of chilled coconut cream, scoop out solidified cream on top and add to mixing bowl. Add maple syrup and beat with electric hand mixer until thick whipped cream forms. Add matcha powder and beat until well mixed.
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Spread cream on top of cake and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Cake with Black Sesame & Matcha Cream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421
Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 18g90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 143mg6%
Potassium 320mg9%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 93IU2%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 131mg13%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.