Delicious and Easy Ube Cupcakes Recipe

What Are Ube Cupcakes? Ube cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and packed with delicious ube flavor. These cupcakes are easier to make and decorate than a whole cake. They have a sweet, nutty taste similar to ube halaya, a popular Filipino dessert.

Why You Will Love These Ube Cupcakes

• Simple recipe that anyone can follow.
• Rich ube flavor with a moist and tender texture.
• Easy to decorate with ube buttercream frosting.

Ingredients Needed

To make the perfect ube cupcakes, you will need the following ingredients:

Main Ingredients:

• Flour – for structure.
• Sugar – for sweetness.
• Eggs – for binding and texture.
• Butter – for flavor and softness.
• Oil – keeps the cupcakes moist.
• Milk (3 types):
  • Coconut milk – adds creaminess.
  • Fresh or evaporated milk – improves texture.
  • Condensed milk – gives sweetness and richness.

Other Key Ingredients:

• Vinegar – reacts with milk to create buttermilk.
• Ube flavor extract – enhances the ube taste.
• Ube food color – gives the cupcakes a purple color.

Top Tip: Always use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth batter. This helps the cupcakes rise properly.

How to Make Ube Cupcakes (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Prepare the Buttermilk:
   • Mix coconut milk, fresh milk, and vinegar.
   • Let it sit for 10 minutes until it curdles.
2. Make the Batter:
   • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
   • Add eggs one at a time while mixing.
   • Pour in oil, salt, ube extract, and buttermilk.
   • Stir well until fully combined.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients:
   • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture.
   • Mix gently to avoid overmixing.
4. Bake the Cupcakes:
   • Fill cupcake liners ¾ full.
   • Tap the muffin pan to remove air bubbles.
   • Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 18-20 minutes.
   • Check with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, they are ready.

Frosting and Decoration

Once the cupcakes have cooled, decorate them with ube buttercream frosting.

• Simple Decoration: Spread frosting with a spatula.
• Bakery-Style: Use a piping bag for a professional look.
• Topping: Sprinkle cake crumbs on top.

Storage and Shelf-Life

• Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container.
• Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days to keep them fresh.
• Frosted cupcakes should be stored in the fridge until ready to serve.

More Ube Recipes to Try

• Ube Ice Cream – Only 2 ingredients!
• Ube Ensaymada – Soft and cheesy.
• Ube Cheese Bread – Three delicious variations.
• Ube Halaya – A classic Filipino dessert.
• Ube Flan Cake – Creamy and sweet.

These ube cupcakes are easy to make, soft, and flavorful. They are perfect for any occasion and taste amazing with ube buttercream. Try making them at home and enjoy the rich, sweet, and nutty ube goodness!