Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- 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.
- 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.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup cake flour, 1½ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt. Whisk until evenly blended.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the prepared ube batter in thirds, using a light hand until just combined.
- 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.
- Once baked, let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Nutrition
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.
