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Ube Tres Leches Cake

Ube Tres Leches Cake That Will WOW Your Taste Buds

Experience the delightful flavors of ube in a creamy tres leches cake that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino, Latin American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Consider using gluten-free flour if necessary.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder Helps the cake rise and become fluffy.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Essential for a well-rounded taste.
  • 5 Eggs (yolks and whites separated) Consider flax eggs as a vegan alternative.
  • 0.5 cup Whole Milk Can swap with almond or soy milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 0.33 cup Granulated Sugar (for yolks) Sweetens and aids aeration.
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar (for whites) Coconut sugar offers a natural sweetness.
  • 2 teaspoons Ube Extract Imparts distinctive flavor of purple yam.
  • 0.25 cup Ube Halaya Adds sweetness and texture.
For the Milk Mixture
  • 1.5 cups Evaporated Milk Look for dairy-free options if needed.
  • 1 cup Condensed Milk Can find non-dairy versions.
  • 0.33 cup Coconut Milk Alternatives like oat milk can be used.
For the Topping
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Whipped coconut cream works for vegan diets.
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Milk Ensure it's well-chilled for best whipping results.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adjust according to your sweetness preference.
  • 2 teaspoons Ube Extract Enhances ube flavor in the whipped cream.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃) and butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 5 egg yolks with ⅓ cup of granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, then mix in ube halaya, ube extract, and whole milk.
  4. Fold the egg yolk mixture into the dry ingredients and then fold in the beaten egg whites.
  5. Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Prepare the tres leches mixture by combining evaporated milk, condensed milk, coconut milk, and ube extract.
  7. Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the milk mixture over it, letting it soak.
  8. Make the topping by whipping heavy cream, coconut milk, and sugar until soft peaks form, then fold in ube extract.
  9. Spread the whipped topping over the cake and refrigerate for 2 additional hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow the cake to chill overnight for optimal flavor and texture. Use fresh toppings and decorate creatively for best presentation.

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