Description
This ube purple yam cake is a beautiful Filipino dessert, easy to make, and tastes like a comforting hug. It captures all the deliciousness without the fuss, offering a delightful, unique flavor and stunning color from real purple yam, making it a showstopper at any gathering. It’s a nourishing treat, incorporating real purple yam for a memorable dessert experience.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 cup Granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Baking powder
½ teaspoon Salt
3 Large eggs
¾ cup Whole milk
½ cup Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Ube extract
½ cup Ube halaya (purple yam jam)
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pa
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk, oil, ube extract, ube halaya, and vanilla extract until well combined
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix the ube purple yam cake batter
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of your ube purple yam cake comes out clea
- Let the ube purple yam cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter for your ube purple; overmixing makes it tough.
Use quality ube extract for a vibrant ube purple color and authentic flavor.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature; this creates a smoother batter
Always check for doneness with a toothpick .
For a lighter yam cake, use skim milk.
Add shredded coconut to the batter for extra texture in your cake.
You can also experiment with cream cheese frosting instead of a simple glaze.
Try adding a little pandan extract for a unique twist on this ube purple yam cake.
Place leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat slices gently in the microwave for a few seconds if desired.
Freezing individual slices works too, wrapped tightly.
Serve your ube purple yam cake with a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk.
A scoop of vanilla ice cream complements this ube purple yam cake beautifully, offering a lovely contrast.
A light drizzle of condensed milk also enhances the flavors of this amazing .
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: ube, purple yam, cake, dessert, Filipino