Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of this decadent ube tres leches cake—a stunning dessert that marries the rich, earthy flavor of ube with creamy coconut milk. Each fluffy slice is soaked in a luscious blend of three milks, delivering a moist and flavorful experience perfect for any celebration. With its vibrant purple hue and irresistible taste, this cake is bound to impress at birthdays, potlucks, or when satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ube powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together ube powder, flour, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Mix in coconut milk and combine with dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- After cooling slightly, poke holes in the cake and pour the combined milks over it.
- Allow the cake to soak for at least one hour before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican/Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg