Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the Oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together 4 large egg yolks and ¾ cup of granulated sugar until fluffy and pale.
- Fold in ½ cup of ube halaya, 1 teaspoon of ube extract, and ½ cup of whole milk.
- Gently fold the wet egg yolk mixture into the bowl of sifted dry ingredients until combined.
- In a clean bowl, beat the 4 large egg whites with ¼ cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter in three additions.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, whisk together 1 can of evaporated milk, 1 can of condensed milk, 1 can of coconut milk, and 1 teaspoon of ube extract.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake.
- Allow the cake to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- To prepare the topping, beat together 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, ¼ cup of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ube extract until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped topping over the soaked cake.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, soak the cake overnight and ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.