Description
A whimsical and light cake made with taro and ube, topped with a creamy ube frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup taro puree (steamed and mashed)
- 1¾ cups cake flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large egg whites
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup ube halaya (ube jam)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 °F (160 °C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch tube pan and do not grease the sides.
- In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, salt, and ¼ cup of the sugar. Whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and taro puree until smooth.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until no streaks remain. Set this mixture aside.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add the remaining ½ cup sugar, continuing to beat until you reach stiff, glossy peaks.
- Fold one-third of the meringue into the batter to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until no white streaks remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan gently to release any air bubbles trapped within.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Invert the pan immediately onto a bottle or funnel; let the cake cool completely for about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, whip the heavy cream with the vanilla to soft peaks. Fold in the ube halaya and powdered sugar until smooth, creating a lovely marble-effect frosting.
- Run a knife around the sides and tube of the pan to unmold the cake. Slice it horizontally into three layers.
- Spread frosting between the layers and over the top while leaving the sides exposed for a rustic look. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Elevate your cake by adding edible flowers or serving on a bed of crushed graham crackers. Pairs well with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg