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Ube Cupcakes with Purple Frosting

Delightful Ube Cupcakes with Purple Frosting to Impress

These Ube Cupcakes with Purple Frosting celebrate Filipino cuisine with a sweet and nutty flavor, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ube Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Ube Powder Rehydrated if powdered
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free blend for gluten-free option
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs Use egg replacements for vegan version
  • 3/4 cup Milk Plant-based milk can be used for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Ube Extract Omit for less vibrant flavor
Purple Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake tray
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Mixer
  • Cookie scoop or spoon

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with colorful liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in rehydrated ube powder, ube extract, and milk until smooth.
  5. Distribute batter into lined cupcake trays, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Cool in the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat together butter, powdered sugar, ube powder, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  2. Adjust consistency with a splash of milk if needed.
  3. Once cupcakes are cooled, frost generously with the purple frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure fresh ingredients for optimal texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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