Black Sesame Mochi Muffins

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously brush cupcake or muffin tin with butter.

Step 2

Toast black sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Keep stirring until you smell the aroma and hear light popping sound. You can also place sesame seeds onto a baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes.

Step 3

Using a coffee grinder, blender, or food processor, grind the toasted seeds until smooth. Add honey and mix. Set the sesame paste aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, prepare dry ingredients. Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt together.

Step 5

In another bowl, prepare wet ingredients. Whisk together melted butter, coconut milk, eggs, vanilla extract.

Step 6

Add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until smooth. Then add sesame paste into the batter, stir until well combined.

Step 7

Fill each muffin tin with batter up to just below the rim. Sprinkle some black and white sesame seeds on top (optional).

Step 8

Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the tops and edges are golden brown. Remove muffins from the tin and let cool for about 10-15 minutes before eating. Enjoy!