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Ube Tres Leches Cake

Ube Tres Leches Cake: Indulge in Creamy Tropical Bliss

Experience the delightful fusion of Ube Tres Leches Cake, a creamy dessert that celebrates Filipino and Latin flavors in a moist and vibrant offering.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino, Latin American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 4 large Eggs use large eggs for best results
  • ½ cup Whole Milk can use almond milk for a dairy-free option
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ube Extract substitute with vanilla extract if unavailable
  • ½ cup Ube Halaya (ube jam) use store-bought or homemade
For the Milk Soak
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 1 can Condensed Milk
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free version
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sifter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the Oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 4 large egg yolks and ¾ cup of granulated sugar until fluffy and pale.
  4. Fold in ½ cup of ube halaya, 1 teaspoon of ube extract, and ½ cup of whole milk.
  5. Gently fold the wet egg yolk mixture into the bowl of sifted dry ingredients until combined.
  6. In a clean bowl, beat the 4 large egg whites with ¼ cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
  7. Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter in three additions.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. 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.
  10. Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake.
  11. Allow the cake to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  12. 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.
  13. Spread the whipped topping over the soaked cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, soak the cake overnight and ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.

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