Ube Cake (Steamed Ube Condensed Cake with Ube Yema Frosting) (NO OVEN NEEDED)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while still providing moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

In a mixing bowl, combine eggs and melted butter. Break the egg yolks and whisk until well-combined.

Add ube condensed milk and vanilla extract. Mix until well-combined.

Sift the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to remove lumps. Add to the egg and milk mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth and well-combined.

Put baking paper at the bottom of the baking pan. Pour the cake mixture and tap against the table to remove bubbles. Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil.

Arrange in a steamer with boiling water. Steam for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Once cooked, remove from the steamer and let it cool slightly before unmolding. Overturn onto a plate or cooling rack to remove the baking paper and let it cool completely.

In a pan, break the egg yolks and add ube condensed milk. Dissolve cornstarch in evaporated milk and add to the pan.

Put the mixture over low heat and cook while continuously stirring until it thickens and becomes sticky.

Add vanilla extract and salt to the thickened mixture. Stir until well-blended and let it cool completely before frosting the cake.

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