Ube Cake
Indulge in the vibrant allure of Ube Cake, a Filipino-inspired dessert bursting with rich, sweet, and nutty flavors derived from ube, or purple yam. This stunning violet-hued cake is made with a blend of creamy ube jam and ube extract for an authentic taste, while a soft, moist crumb is achieved with cake flour and whole milk. Complemented by a hint of vanilla and a touch of purple food coloring for enhanced visual appeal, this cake is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Perfect for celebrations or an elegant sweet treat, this Ube Cake will add a pop of color and a unique twist to your dessert table. Whether frosted with classic buttercream or a silky cream cheese frosting, its luscious layers make it irresistible. Don’t miss your chance to bake this easy yet impressive dessert in under 1 hour, serving up to 12 guests! Keywords: Ube Cake recipe, Filipino dessert, purple yam cake, ube jam cake, vibrant cake recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup ube jam (halaya)
- 2 teaspoons ube extract
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 teaspoons purple food coloring
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the ube jam, ube extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Beat on low speed until just combined.
Stir in the purple food coloring until the batter reaches your desired shade of purple.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost your ube cake with your preferred frosting and decorate as desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.8 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.1 g | 395% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1032 mg | 344% | |
| Sodium | 2593 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 681.6 g | 248% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 386.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.1 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 532 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1487 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
