How To Make Lainy’s Ube Cake Recipe
A delicious and moist Filipino cake made with ube (purple yam) that’s perfect for any occasion.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup ube jam or halaya
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in ube jam.
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Gradually stir in the flour mixture and buttermilk alternately, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve slices with whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 497kcal
- Total Fat : 23g
- Saturated Fat : 14g
- Cholesterol : 137mg
- Sodium : 329mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 67g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 43g
- Protein : 5g
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