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Ube Tres Leches Cake

Ube Tres Leches Cake

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of an Ube Tres Leches Cake. This moist, creamy dessert combines Filipino ube and Latin tres leches for a show-stopping treat. Perfect for any celebration!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mashed ube (or ube halaya)
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whipping cream, for topping
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  1. Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form, then gradually add half of the sugar.
  1. In another bowl, beat egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale, then stir in vanilla extract and mashed ube.
  1. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture, then carefully incorporate whipped egg whites in three parts.
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  1. Let the cake cool completely before soaking.
  1. Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream in a bowl, then poke holes all over the cooled cake and pour the milk mixture over it.
  1. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld.
  1. Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and spread it over the chilled cake, then sprinkle crumbled ube on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, use fresh ube if possible, or consider using ube extract for a stronger taste. This cake can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap slices in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
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