Indulge in the rich flavors of purple yam and coconut with this unique twist on the classic Filipino dessert, bibingka. This chewy and sweet mochi cake is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup grated purple yam (ube)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional topping)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together mochiko, sugar, coconut milk, water, grated purple yam, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle shredded coconut on top if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade purple yam and coconut mochi ube bibingka!
Interesting Facts
Ube, or purple yam, is a popular ingredient in Filipino desserts for its vibrant color and sweet flavor.
Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice flour, giving it a chewy and sticky texture that pairs well with coconut and ube.