Go Back
–+ servings
Ube Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Delicious Ube Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Experience the delightful blend of flavors in this Ube Tres Leches Cake Recipe, perfect for sweet celebrations and family gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups cake flour Substitute with all-purpose flour if unavailable.
  • 1 cup ube Fresh ube preferred, ube extract can be used as an alternative.
  • 5 large eggs Use fresh eggs.
  • 1 cup sugar Granulated sugar is standard.
  • 1 cup whole milk Almond milk can be a dairy-free option.
For the Milk Soak
  • 1 cup coconut milk Can be substituted with more whole milk if needed.
  • 1 can evaporated milk Essential for tres leches effect.
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk No substitute needed.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla bean enhances flavor.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free version.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake batter by mixing flour, sugar, and salt. Beat eggs until pale and fluffy, then fold in ube puree.
  2. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
  3. Prepare milk soak by combining coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Poke holes in cooled cake and slowly pour milk mixture over it, covering with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over soaked cake for a fluffy topping.
  6. Chill for another hour before serving. Slice and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours for optimal flavor absorption. Use a serrated knife to slice the cake to maintain its shape.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!