Ube Tres Leches Cake Fusion (Printer-Friendly Version)
Moist sponge with ube, caramel milks, and whipped cream for a rich, vibrant twist on a classic.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
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130 g all-purpose flour
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1.5 teaspoons baking powder
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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5 large eggs, separated
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80 ml whole milk
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150 g granulated sugar, divided (110 g for yolks, 40 g for whites)
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1 tablespoon ube extract
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60 g ube halaya (ube jam)
→ Milk Soak
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375 ml evaporated milk
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240 ml sweetened condensed milk
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80 ml coconut milk
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1 teaspoon ube extract
→ Ube Whipped Topping
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375 ml heavy whipping cream
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120 ml coconut milk
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25 g granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons ube extract
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish with butter.
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Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and 110 g sugar until pale and fluffy. Whisk in ube halaya, ube extract, and whole milk until smooth.
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Fold the egg yolk mixture gently into the sifted dry ingredients until just combined.
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Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add 40 g sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks are achieved.
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Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three increments, ensuring a smooth and airy mixture.
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Transfer batter to the prepared dish and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
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Whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, coconut milk, and ube extract in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
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Poke cooled cake all over with a fork, reaching to the base. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake surface, allowing it to absorb. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
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Refrigerate the soaked cake for at least 8 hours for optimal absorption and flavor development.
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In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, coconut milk, sugar, and ube extract together until soft peaks form.
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Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Serve immediately or refrigerate an additional 2 hours for a firmer set.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Allowing the cake to chill overnight ensures maximum milk absorption and flavor throughout the crumb.
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For the smoothest whipped topping, ensure all ingredients and mixing bowl are well chilled before beating.