Description
Ube Purple Cake is a colorful dessert that combines the unique flavor of purple yam with fluffy cake and rich frosting, making it perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ube puree (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (adjust sweetness to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in ube puree until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing!
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - To enhance flavor, consider adding coconut milk or vanilla extract to the batter. - For a gluten-free option, substitute cake flour with a gluten-free blend.