Black Sesame Cake with Mango Curd & Vanilla Bean Buttercream

I love the flavor profile of this cake. The nuttiness from the black sesame, the tangy sweetness from the mango curd, and the richness from the vanilla buttercream.

A Slice of Summer: Black Sesame Cake with Mango Curd & Vanilla Bean Buttercream

There’s something quietly magical about baking with black sesame. Its smoky depth, that hint of toastiness—it grounds a dessert in something soulful. This cake came from a craving for contrast: dark and nutty against bright and tropical, soft buttercream against sharp curd. W…