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Vegan Ube Sheet Cake

A colorful and flavorful vegan sheet cake made with ube, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 280 g self-raising flour For the cake base.
  • 100 g caster sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Helps the cake rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 2 teaspoons Ube powder Main flavoring ingredient.
Wet Ingredients
  • 250 ml dairy-free milk Unsweetened soya milk recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar To make vegan buttermilk.
  • 70 ml sunflower oil For moisture.
  • 2 tablespoons Natures Charm Ube Adds flavor and color.
  • 150 g dairy-free block butter For the frosting.
  • 180 g icing / powdered sugar To sweeten the frosting.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Ube powder For the frosting.
  • Ube powder for sprinkling For decorating the cake.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan). Line an 8x8 inch square cake tin with greaseproof paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside for 10 minutes to curdle.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, sift together sugar, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and ube powder.
  4. Add oil and Natures Charm Ube to the buttermilk and whisk until fully combined.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth it out evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, inserting a knife or skewer to check for doneness.
  2. Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
Frosting
  1. Cream dairy-free butter until pale and fluffy, then gradually add icing sugar, vanilla, and remaining Natures Charm Ube.
  2. Spread the buttercream over the cooled cake and sprinkle with ube powder.
Serving
  1. Slice the cake into squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

This cake can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Pair it with dairy-free ice cream or plant-based tea for a delightful treat.