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Ube Cupcakes with Purple Frosting

Delicious Ube Cupcakes with Purple Frosting to Brighten Your Day

These Ube Cupcakes with Purple Frosting are a delightful treat combining unique flavors with vibrant colors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour for gluten-free version
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Butter Softened
  • 0.5 cups Ube Powder or Mashed Ube Rehydrate powder according to package instructions
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Milk Substitute with coconut milk for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ube Extract Optional but recommended
  • 1 drop Purple Food Coloring Optional
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cups Butter Softened
  • 0.25 cups Ube Powder Use in moderation
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 2-4 tablespoons Heavy Cream or Milk As needed for fluffiness
  • 1 teaspoon Ube Extract Optional for added depth

Equipment

  • oven
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then incorporate ube and milk until smooth.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until done.
  6. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and ube powder with cream until fluffy.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously using a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and fresh ube if possible. Adjust frosting consistency with heavy cream as needed.

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