🎂 Easy Made Ube Cake – Fluffy and Purple

🌸 A Taste of Tradition

Ube cake is a Filipino favorite, known for its striking purple color and sweet, nutty flavor from the beloved purple yam. Often layered with creamy frosting or filled with ube halaya, this cake is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the taste buds. Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or simply a cozy treat, Ube cake brings both tradition and indulgence to every bite.

💜 Why You’ll Fall in Love with Ube Cake

• Vibrant Purple Hue: Eye-catching and Instagram-worthy.
• Soft & Moist: Light, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
• Distinctive Flavor: Naturally sweet, nutty, and slightly vanilla-like.
• Family Favorite: Loved by kids and adults alike.

📝 Ube Cake Recipe

Servings: 12–16
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
Calories: ~360 per slice
Estimated Cost: $10–12

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
• 1 tsp ube extract (optional, enhances color and flavor)
• 1/2 cup whole milk

For the frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup ube halaya
• 1–2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time.
5. Add ube and extract: Mix in ube halaya and ube extract until smooth.
6. Combine dry and wet: Gradually add the flour mixture and milk, alternating, until fully incorporated.
7. Bake: Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
8. Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, ube halaya, milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
9. Assemble: Spread frosting between layers, on top, and around the sides. Optional: decorate with toasted coconut or purple sprinkles.

🍽 Fun Variations

• Ube Chiffon Cake: Light and airy for a more delicate texture.
• Ube and Cream Cheese: Mix cream cheese into frosting for a tangy-sweet twist.
• Ube Roll Cake: Bake as a thin sheet, spread frosting, and roll for a spiral effect.
• Ube Macapuno Cake: Add sweetened coconut strips for extra texture and Filipino flair.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 49 minutes mins

Servings: 10 slices

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup ube halaya purple yam jam
• 1 tsp ube extract
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup ube halaya
• 1 –2 tsp ube extract
• 2 –3 tbsp milk

Method

 

Preheat Oven:

1. 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.

Cream Butter & Sugar:

1. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

Add Flavor:

1. Mix in ube halaya, ube extract, and vanilla extract.

Combine Dry & Wet Ingredients:

1. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternate adding flour and milk into the butter mixture until smooth.

Bake:

1. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Prepare Frosting:

1. Beat butter and ube halaya until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and ube extract, mixing well. Add milk gradually until desired consistency.

Assemble Cake:

1. Frost cooled cakes, stacking them if desired. Decorate with extra ube halaya or sprinkles for a beautiful presentation.

Notes

For deeper purple color, add a few drops of purple food coloring.

Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter.

Chill cake layers before frosting to prevent crumbs.

Pair with coconut flakes or toasted almonds for extra texture

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🌟 A Slice of Purple Heaven

Ube cake isn’t just dessert—it’s a celebration in every slice. Its soft texture, vibrant color, and unique flavor make it unforgettable. Once you try it, it’s easy to see why this Filipino classic has captured hearts around the world. 💜