Ube Purple Cake
Ube Purple Cake is a visually stunning dessert that captures the essence of tropical flavors with its delightful purple hue and unique taste. Made from ube, a sweet purple yam, this cake delivers a moist and fluffy texture that will enchant your taste buds. Ideal for special occasions or simply as a treat to brighten your day, Ube Purple Cake can be enjoyed plain or adorned with frosting. Elevate your dessert experience with this vibrant and delicious cake that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ube powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together ube powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until smooth; gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before removing from pans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg