Step 1

Cream (A) till pale, thick and creamy.

Step 2

Add in (B), mix well.

Step 3

Fold in (C) and mix till no lumps, add 1/2 tbsp black sesame into it and mix well, set aside.

Step 4

Beat egg whites till frothy, gradually add in the sugar in batches, mix well. Continue beating till egg whites are stiff but not dry. (When the whisk is removed and inverted, the egg white residue does not fall off).

Step 5

Fold egg whites into the egg yolk mixture with a handwhisk till well combined.

Step 6

Spoon batter into cupcake liners up to 3/4 full evenly and bake @ 180C for 15 mins then lower temperature to 160C for another 20 mins or skewer comes out clean.

Step 7

Invert cake immediately on a wire rack to cool completely before unmoulding.