Fluffy Ube Chiffon Cake Recipe For Special Occasions

Hey, y’all! Today we’re diving into something truly special—an Ube Chiffon Cake. If you’ve never had it, you’re in for a treat! This cake is not just a feast for your taste buds but also a stunning looker with its vibrant purple hue. So let’s roll up those sleeves and get to baking!

Ube Chiffon Cake

This light and airy chiffon cake is made with ube, a fantastic root vegetable that gives it a unique flavor and beautiful color. Trust me; you’re going to want to try this!

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this delightful cake:

2 cups cake flour
1 ½ cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
5 egg yolks
¾ cup ube puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

Let’s get to the fun part—baking!

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Be sure to grease your chiffon cake pan lightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, egg yolks, ube puree, and vanilla extract. Mix it well until it’s smooth and creamy.
Now, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until everything is just combined. Don’t overdo it!
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining ½ cup of sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
Fold a third of the egg whites into the batter gently. Then add the rest of the egg whites and fold until just blended. You want to keep it light and airy!
Pour the batter into your chiffon cake pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Once baked, invert the pan to cool the cake upside down. This will help it maintain its fluffy texture.
When it’s completely cool, run a knife around the edges to release the cake, then flip it out onto a serving plate.

And there you have it—a gorgeous Ube Chiffon Cake that’s sure to impress! Whether it’s for a special occasion or just because, this cake not only looks fancy but is a true labor of love. Now slice yourself a piece and enjoy!