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Ube Tres Leches Cake

Irresistible Ube Tres Leches Cake: A Creamy Dream Dessert!

Discover the rich flavors of Ube Tres Leches Cake, combining Filipino and Latin influences in a moist, creamy dessert that captivates all.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino, Latin
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 6 large Eggs (separated)
  • 0.5 cups Whole Milk
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Divided use for batter and topping
  • 1 teaspoon Ube Extract
  • 1 cup Ube Halaya (ube jam) Homemade or store-bought
For the Milk Mixture
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1 cup Condensed Milk
  • 0.5 cups Coconut Milk Can substitute with regular dairy milk
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar For topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat 6 egg yolks with ¾ cup granulated sugar until fluffy and light, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of ube halaya, 1 teaspoon of ube extract, and ½ cup of whole milk.
  4. Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the dry mixture until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat 6 egg whites until foamy, then gradually add ¼ cup sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently incorporate the whipped egg whites into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Whisk together 1 cup of evaporated milk, 1 cup of condensed milk, ½ cup of coconut milk, and 1 teaspoon of ube extract.
  9. Poke holes in the cooled cake, then pour the milk mixture over it.
  10. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, ½ cup of coconut milk, and ¼ cup of sugar until soft peaks form.
  11. Spread the whipped topping over the soaked cake and chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to sit for at least 8 hours for maximum moisture and flavor melding.

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