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Ube Cupcakes with Purple Frosting

Delicious Ube Cupcakes with Purple Frosting to Delight You

These Ube Cupcakes with Purple Frosting are a delightful treat that represents the heart of Filipino cuisine.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free all-purpose blend for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder This ensures your ube cupcakes rise beautifully.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavor, bringing out the sweetness of the ube.
  • 1 cup Ube (purple yam) Use mashed ube or rehydrated ube powder.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Brown sugar can add a deeper flavor profile.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 large Eggs Replace with flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use almond or coconut milk to keep it dairy-free.
  • 1 tsp Ube extract Crucial for achieving vibrant purple cupcakes.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Essential for that creamy consistency.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free option.
  • 1 tsp Ube extract Adds depth of flavor and color that complements the cupcake.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then fold in the ube and ube extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Frosting Instructions
  1. Beat together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth, then add ube extract.
  2. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them using a piping bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use high-quality ube extract for best results. Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.

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