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Ube Mochi Cake

Delightful Ube Mochi Cake: Bouncy, Chewy, Gluten-Free Treat

This Ube Mochi Cake is a vibrant, chewy, gluten-free dessert that combines unique flavors and textures for a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Mochiko Sweet Rice Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Ube Halaya Jam or more ube extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ube Extract high-quality
  • few drops Purple Food Coloring optional
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk shake well before use

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the mochiko sweet rice flour, baking powder, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool. Whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined, then add eggs one at a time.
  4. Add the ube halaya jam, ube extract, and purple food coloring (if using) to the mixture. Gradually whisk in the coconut milk.
  5. Fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 48-50 minutes until a skewer comes out with a few crumbs.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and mix gently to keep the cake bouncy. Store the cake in an airtight container.

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