Soft, fluffy, and full of flavor, these cupcakes have a beautiful purple color. They are an easy Filipino-inspired dessert that is perfect for birthdays, parties, potlucks, or everyday treats.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time19 minutesmins
Total Time29 minutesmins
Course: Cupcakes, Desserts, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 20cupcakes
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Lainey
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Ingredients
5ouncesbutterroom temperature
1 ½cupscake flour
2teaspoonsbaking powder
1 ⅔cupssugar
½teaspoonsalt
3large eggs
⅔cupwhole milk
4teaspoonsube flavoring
Instructions
Prepare and Mix
First, preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Next, add the cake flour, baking powder, and salt to a bowl. Whisk until evenly combined.
Then, in a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
After that, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Finish the Batter
Next, add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
Then, pour in half of the milk and mix gently.
After that, repeat with the remaining dry ingredients and milk.
Lastly, add the ube flavoring and mix just until the batter is smooth and evenly colored.
Fill and Bake
Next, fill each cupcake liner about halfway with batter.
Then, bake for 19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
After baking, remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
Finally, frost and decorate as desired before serving.