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A sophisticated plated dessert that pairs rich chocolate with the distinctive roasted nuttiness of black sesame. Inspired by the growing consumer demand for globally influenced flavors, this modern lava cake combines mousse, crunch, sponge, and a flowing sesame center for a memorable dessert experience. Its dramatic all-black presentation makes it an exceptional choice for restaurant menus and premium pastry showcases.
Level:
Difficult
Shelf life:
2-3 days after bake or Refrigerated (assembled, unbaked): 3-5 days at ≤40°F (4°C) when properly covered.
Conservation:
Between 4C to 8C

Black Sesame Sponge Cake

Ingredients: Black Sesame Sponge Cake

  • 159 g
    Egg yolks
  • 30 g
    Sugar
  • 144 g
    Milk
  • 75 g
    Black sesame paste
  • 42 g
    Butter
  • 185 g
    Cake flour
  • 10 g
    Dark cocoa powder
  • 336 g
    Egg whites
  • 105 g
    Sugar

Preparation: Black Sesame Sponge Cake

1. Mix egg yolks and sugar.
2. Heat milk, black sesame paste, and butter to 45°C.
3. Add to the yolk mixture.
4. Sift in the dry ingredients.
5. Whip egg whites with sugar to medium peaks and fold into the batter.
6. Spread onto a baking tray.
7. Bake: Deck oven, top 180°C / bottom 160°C for 20 minutes.

Black Sesame White Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients: Black Sesame White Chocolate Mousse

Preparation: Black Sesame White Chocolate Mousse

  1. Prepare an English custard with milk, vanilla, egg yolks, and sugar.
  2. Pour over gelatin, white chocolate, and sesame paste.
  3. Emulsify until smooth.
  4. Cool to 20 to 22°C and fold in whipped cream.

Black Sesame Cream Insert

Ingredients: Black Sesame Cream Insert

Preparation: Black Sesame Cream Insert

1. Make an English custard using cream, vanilla, egg yolks, and sugar.
2. Add white chocolate, gelatin, and sesame paste.
3. Emulsify until smooth.
4. Fill molds and chill.

Black Sesame Ganache Lava Center

Ingredients: Black Sesame Ganache Lava Center

Preparation: Black Sesame Ganache Lava Center

1. Bring cream and sesame powder to a boil.
2. Pour over white chocolate and sesame paste.
3. Emulsify until smooth.
4. Cool and pipe into molds