This heavenly ube cake delivers tender, moist layers infused with ube halaya and extract, baked in a single 9x13 pan for zero-fuss assembly. Skip the layer-cake technique—frost it straight in the pan for an effortlessly impressive Filipino dessert.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13 baking pan or a glass oven dish of similar size.
Combine all wet ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined. Adjust ube extract or food color based on preference.
Sift dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a fine-mesh strainer. Whisk until well combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into the baking pan. Bake for 38 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and until the center of the top is golden brown, fully set, and springs back when lightly touched. Check doneness at 38 minutes (see note 7).
Cool the cake completely before frosting. Meanwhile, make the frosting.
Spread the frosting on top as evenly as you can using a spatula.
Optional: Decorate with macapuno, ube wafers (stik-o), and even white chocolate shavings. Another option is to use a portion of the frosting and decorate with a piping bag with a pastry tip.
Store the frosted cake covered at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat individual slices gently in a microwave if desired.
9x13 baking pan or glass oven dish · fine-mesh strainer · spatula for frosting
Yes. Cool the cake completely, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Frost it just before serving for the best texture.
Ube halaya is a sweet, thick purple yam paste that adds moisture and richness; ube extract is a concentrated flavoring. The recipe uses both for depth of flavor.
Bake for 38 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, the top is golden brown, and the center springs back when lightly touched. Check at 38 minutes.
Yes. The recipe offers three options: Cream Cheese Whipped Cream, Ube Buttercream, or Cream Cheese Frosting. Choose based on your preference for richness and texture.
Increase the ube halaya to 1.25 cups and omit the extract, or use 1–2 teaspoons of ube flavoring powder. Adjust food coloring as needed for purple depth.
