Description
A delightful dessert featuring the unique and vibrant flavor of ube, a purple yam popular in Filipino cuisine.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ube puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the ube puree and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Ube can be found in Asian grocery stores or online.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding ube extract.
- This dessert pairs well with coconut or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Ube flavor dessert, purple yam dessert, Filipino dessert