How To Make Ube Cake Without Ube Halaya

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.

Preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature for chiffon cakes.

In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

In another bowl, mix together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cooking oil, milk, ube flavoring, and ube powder until well combined.

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.

Gently fold the meringue into the batter until just combined.

Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Once baked, let the cake cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting, whip together the all-purpose cream, sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla essence until smooth and fluffy.

Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting.

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