Ube is a purple yam, similar in texture to a potato, but with sweet, nutty flavor. It’s often used in Filipino desserts, some savory dishes, and even drinks. It’s one of Chef Jae’s favorite ingredients–here, she highlights the flavor in these vibrant ube cakes topped with cream cheese filling, cake crumbs, and sweet ube glaze.

Quick Info

⏱️ 37 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 76%

Tags

[Desserts] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour]

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon powdered purple yam
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ube extract
• Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
• 2 8-ounce blocks of cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon powdered purple yam
• 2 drops ube extract
• ½ teaspoon whole milk
• Canoe pan
• Piping bag fitted with a round tip

Instructions Preview

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease …
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with t…
3. Add the flour and mix on low speed to inco…

…and 7 more steps

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Recipe by: Chef Jae • From: Tasty