# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1 cup cooked and mashed kabocha pumpkin or butternut squash
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
→ Topping
13 - Extra black sesame seeds for garnish
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease lightly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and black sesame seeds until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine mashed pumpkin, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and yogurt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just incorporated; a few lumps are acceptable. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups. Sprinkle additional black sesame seeds over each portion.
06 - Place pan in oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
07 - Allow muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before serving.
