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Vegan Ube Sheet Cake

A fluffy, visually stunning cake made with ube, offering an exotic taste experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 250 ml dairy-free milk (unsweetened soya milk) Works best for a rich flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Helps curdle the milk.
  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 280 g self-raising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 2 teaspoons Ube powder
  • 70 ml sunflower oil
  • 2 tablespoons Natures Charm Ube For added flavor.
  • 150 g dairy-free block butter For the buttercream.
  • 180 g icing / powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Natures Charm Ube Additional for buttercream.
  • 1 tablespoon Ube powder For sprinkling on top.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (fan) and line an 8 x 8 inch square cake tin with greaseproof paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar; whisk until combined and let it curdle for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together sugar, self-raising flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and ube powder.
Baking
  1. Add the oil and Natures Charm Ube to the curdled milk mixture, whisking until just combined.
  2. Pour the wet mixture into your dry ingredients and mix gently.
  3. Transfer the batter into the prepared tin and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
  4. Once risen and golden, allow the cake to cool.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. Cream the dairy-free butter until fluffy, then slowly incorporate the icing sugar, vanilla extract, and remaining Natures Charm Ube until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Spread the buttercream over the cooled cake, drizzle with ube condensed milk, and sprinkle with additional ube powder.
  2. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Consider offering fresh fruit or nuts as toppings.