What can I use instead of sesame seeds for cake?
Start with Poppy Seeds (1:1). Different flavour. Works for visual contrast on breads and bagels.
Best Sesame Seeds Substitutes for Cakes
Pick substitutes that preserve tenderness, aeration, and even rise in cake batters. Cake structure depends on balanced fat, sugar, and hydration. Wrong swaps can create a dense or dry crumb.
Can I make a cake without sesame seeds?
Yes. Start with Poppy Seeds at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
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Poppy Seeds
Use 1:1
Different flavour. Works for visual contrast on breads and bagels.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of sesame seeds weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of sesame seeds is treated as 144 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Sesame Seeds cups to grams →