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Ube Leche Flan Layer Cake

Ube Leche Flan Layer Cake: A Dreamy Filipino Delight

Ube Leche Flan Layer Cake is a delicious Filipino dessert that offers a creamy flan atop fluffy Ube chiffon, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

Caramel
  • ¾ cup Sugar Essential for the distinctive caramel flavor; avoid substitutions.
Leche Flan
  • 10 large Egg Yolks Provides richness and structure to the flan layer.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Crucial for creamy texture.
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk Adds depth to the flan's flavor profile.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor of the leche flan.
Cake Batter
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Ensures the chiffon cake has perfect structure; no substitutions.
  • tsp Baking Powder Acts as leavening agent for airy texture.
  • ¼ tsp Salt Balances sweetness in the cake.
  • 5 large Egg Yolks Provides additional richness to the cake batter.
  • ¾ cup Sugar Sweetness key for flavorful cake batter.
  • ¼ cup Oil Adds moisture to keep cake soft.
  • cup Ube Halaya Gives cake its unique flavor and color; may substitute with purple sweet potato puree.
  • ½ tsp Ube Extract Intensifies ube flavor; no substitutes for authenticity.
  • cup Water Helps hydrate the batter.
Meringue
  • 5 large Egg Whites Essential for structure and fluffiness; ensure freshness.
  • ¼ tsp Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites, making meringue light and airy.

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Hand Mixer
  • roasting pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a dry saucepan, heat ¾ cup sugar over medium heat, stirring gently until it melts and becomes a deep amber color, about 8–10 minutes. Once golden brown, pour into a 9-inch cake pan, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 10 egg yolks, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1 can evaporated milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve and pour over the cooled caramel.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup cake flour, 1½ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt. Whisk until evenly blended.
  4. In another mixing bowl, whisk together 5 egg yolks, ¾ cup sugar, ¼ cup oil, ⅓ cup ube halaya, ½ tsp ube extract, and ⅓ cup water until smooth. Gradually add dry mixture; stir gently until fully incorporated.
  5. In a clean bowl, beat 5 egg whites with ¼ tsp cream of tartar until soft peaks form, then gradually add ¾ cup sugar until whites are stiff and glossy, about 3–5 minutes.
  6. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the prepared ube batter in thirds, using a light hand until just combined.
  7. Pour ube chiffon batter slowly over flan mixture in the cake pan. Place in a larger roasting pan, add hot water until it reaches about 1 inch deep. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
  8. Once baked, let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh eggs and mix gently when folding egg whites into the ube batter. Avoid greasing the pan as the caramel aids in cake release.

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