Ube Velvet Cake Recipe
Velvety, creamy, and full of ube flavor, this Ube Velvet Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and fluffy cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. With its distinct purple hue, this velvety cake will make you feel like you're eating a piece of the tropics. From the soft and fluffy cake layers to the creamy ube frosting, this cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup ube (purple yam) puree
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups ube (purple yam) frosting, recipe follows
Instructions
Cake Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Mix in ube puree.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into the batter alternately with buttermilk and heavy cream. Beat until everything is just incorporated. Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Preparation
In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in ube puree. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until the desired consistency is reached. Spread frosting over cooled cake.
Nutrition
Per serving, this Ube Velvet Cake contains about 536 calories, 25.4g fat, 74.7g carbohydrates, and 5.1g protein. It is also a good source of calcium, iron, and dietary fiber. It is also low in cholesterol and sodium.
Conclusion
This Ube Velvet Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is sure to be a hit with family and friends. With its distinct purple hue and velvety texture, the cake layers are fluffy and moist, while the creamy ube frosting offers a unique flavor. Plus, it’s a good source of calcium, iron, and dietary fiber. So, why not give this delicious cake a try today?
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