Ube Crunch Cake Recipe
This Ube Crunch Cake is a delightful fusion dessert inspired by the flavors of the Philippines and Hawaii. It features a luscious ube halaya filling nestled between layers of a buttery, nutty crust, creating a perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino, Fusion, Hawaiian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 cups ube halaya
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup coconut milk from can
- 1 teaspoon ube extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
Crust on Top:
- 1 cup chopped nuts (options: walnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, hazelnuts)
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a bowl, combine ube halaya, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, ube extract, and coconut milk. Mix until smooth. - Pour the mixture into a buttered and lined 23x33cm (9×13 inch) baking dish.
- Gently sprinkle the cake mix on top of the filling and drizzle with melted butter.
- Add the chopped nuts on top, ensuring the cake mix stays on the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.
- Once baked, cool the cake completely, then invert it from the baking dish. Optionally, top with whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 393mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 104mg
Keywords: Ube Crunch Cake, Ube Halaya, Filipino dessert, Fusion dessert, Hawaiian dessert, Ube recipe
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