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Ultimate Ube Cupcakes

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 minutes
Cook Time19 minutes
Total Time29 minutes
Course: Cupcakes, Desserts, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 20 cupcakes
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces butter room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ⅔ cups sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup whole milk
  • 4 teaspoons ube 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.
Serving: 1gCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 159mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 226IUCalcium: 41mgIron: 0.3mg

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