Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

• Add 8 tablespoons butter to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat in the granulated sugar, vanilla and the eggs until it turns pale, 2 to 3 minutes. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder into the wet ingredients and stir together with a rubber spatula until combined.

• Pour the batter into the pan and bake 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes with a few crumbs clinging to it.

• To make the matcha glaze, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, honey, matcha powder and powdered sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until combined. Pour the glaze over the warm brownies and spread it with a spatula. Sprinkle the top with black and white sesame seeds. Let cool completely before slicing.