Ube-Macapuno Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mashed ube
• 1/2 cup macapuno, shredded
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the ube and macapuno.
4. Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the coconut milk and vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Ube is a sweet purple yam that has a unique flavor and is native to the Philippines.
• Macapuno is a type of coconut that is sweet and creamy.
• Ube-Macapuno Cake is a popular dessert in Filipino cuisine.