Description
Light and fluffy ube roll cake is a delightful dessert that showcases the sweet, tropical essence of ube, a vibrant purple yam. This soft sponge cake is rolled with luscious whipped cream, creating a visually stunning treat that’s perfect for any celebration or just for an indulgent moment at home. Each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that evokes cherished memories and brings joy to gatherings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ube puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipping cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; then mix in ube puree, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
- Let cool for five minutes before rolling it up in parchment paper from one short end. Allow it to cool completely while rolled.
- Whip cream until soft peaks form, then unroll the cake gently and spread the whipped cream on top before re-rolling it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (56g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg