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ube roll cake

Delightful Ube Roll Cake: A Festive Filipino Favorite

This delightful ube roll cake, with its vibrant purple hue, is perfect for celebrations and an easy addition to any dessert table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Can be substituted with all-purpose flour.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Ensure freshness for best results.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Use room-temperature eggs.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey.
  • 1 tbsp Ube Extract Use high-quality extract.
  • 1/4 cup Water Use room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Balance with adequate egg whites.
  • 1/4 cup Canola Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 4 large Egg Whites Ensure room temperature.
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar Stabilizes the meringue.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use cold, cut into portions for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Ensure it is cold for optimal volume.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Jelly roll pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, maple syrup, ube extract, and water until thick and light.
  4. Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold half of the meringue into the yolk mixture, then gradually add the sifted flour mixture, folding gently.
  6. Incorporate the canola oil and the remaining meringue, folding until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and roll it up.
  9. After cooling completely, unroll the cake and spread whipped cream cheese frosting over the surface.
  10. Re-roll the cake without the towel, seam-side down, and coat the top with remaining frosting.
  11. Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for optimal results. Chill the cake for best texture and flavor before serving.

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