Ube cake is a popular Filipino dessert that is made with ube halaya, a jam made from purple yam. The cake is soft, fluffy, and has a vibrant purple color that is sure to impress your guests. It is a perfect dessert for any occasion, but it is especially popular during holidays and celebrations.
Ube cake is relatively easy to make, and only requires a few simple ingredients. The most important ingredient is ube halaya, which can be found in most Asian grocery stores.
Ube cake is a good source of carbohydrates and protein. It is also a good source of vitamins A and C.
Ube Cake
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup ube halaya
For the frosting
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and ube halaya.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer and place the other layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
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Ube cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its vibrant color and rich flavor, it is a perfect addition to any special occasion. So next time you are looking for a unique and impressive dessert, give ube cake a try!