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by sanna last updated February 27, 2018 posted February 20, 2018 23 Comments

Ube Taisan (Ube Cake with Shredded Cheese and Sugar)

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Ube Taisan is a plain and simple version of an ube cake but it is definitely a delightful treat on its own. Topped with grated cheese and sugar, every slice of this is heaven!

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Ube Taisan is a plain and simple version of an ube cake but it is definitely a delightful treat on its own. Topped with grated cheese and sugar, every slice of this is heaven!

A few weeks ago, I was at a local bakeshop here in our city to buy ube cake for my father’s birthday. While I have had their ube cake many times, it was my first time to be inside the bakeshop.

As I have mentioned in this post, their ube cake is the most sought-after.

The best in the city, it seems. And when I saw what it is like inside their little bakeshop, I was amazed.

I was expecting to see the usual stuff: cakes and pastries neatly arranged on the transparent display shelves, costumers going in and out occasionally, and a calm, bakeshop ambiance.

But everything is far from what I pictured it. Inside that little space is a busy paradise of filled with fast-moving bakers and a long line up of people wanting to take home their baked goodies.

Ube Taisan is a plain and simple version of an ube cake but it is definitely a delightful treat on its own. Topped with grated cheese and sugar, every slice of this is heaven!

My favorite part is how you can actually see the action: bakers frosting the cakes, walking hastily with freshly baked chiffon cakes in their hands, and the huge amount of buttercream icings being carried out in big containers.

While some may see this sight as chaotic, to me it is paradise.

I love seeing the behind the scenes of a bake shop. I love seeing the passionate makers of the cakes and how they lovingly decorate the cakes like masterpieces.

I used to dream of having my own bakeshop or working in one, but the dream was easily dismissed. I realized it fast enough that I am not up to large-scale baking.

Hot kitchens. Big ovens. Fast paced environment. No. 

But nevertheless, the sight of the busy bakeshop entertained the baking nerd in me.

Ube Taisan is a plain and simple version of an ube cake but it is definitely a delightful treat on its own. Topped with grated cheese and sugar, every slice of this is heaven!

What I am up to is baking in the comfort of our own little kitchen. I am that person who craves a lot of pastries, turn to the internet for recipes and experiments with them.

I love the waiting game when I put something in the oven. Is it gonna turn out okay ?or is it another baking disaster?

Just like this instance, I craved Ube Taisan. Seeing a taisan recipe I can adapt, I happily pranced to the kitchen and baked away.

Taisan is a Filipino chiffon cake that is topped with a generous sprinkling of sugar, then topped with grated cheese.

Even though it is not frosted in a fancy way, the taisan cake is one of the well-known native cakes, being sold at every bake shop back home.

One bite and you will see, this simple and plain looking cake is actually an addictive ube delight.

Ube Taisan is a plain and simple version of an ube cake but it is definitely a delightful treat on its own. Topped with grated cheese and sugar, every slice of this is heaven!

Pointers for Making Ube Taisan:

  • McCormick Ube flavoring can be bought in Asian/ Oriental groceries or you can order from Amazon.
  • When separating egg whites from the egg yolks, make sure that the whites are free of any contamination of the yolks or any oil and water. Any contamination can prevent it from being whisked to its full volume as a meringue.
  • Make sure that the mixing bowl where you will beat the egg whites is clean and has no trace of oil or water too.
  • A good sign to know when your meringue (egg whites) is ready is when firm pointed peaks are forming you lift the beater off the mixture. To test it further, turn the bowl upside down carefully. The meringue should not drip down.

Do you like ube? Try these recipes too!

  • Ube Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream 
  • Ube Chiffon Cake with Whipped Cream Icing
  • Ube Pie
  • Ube Bread Rolls
  • Ube Ensaymada
Ube Taisan is a plain and simple version of an ube cake but it is definitely a delightful treat on its own. Topped with grated cheese and sugar, every slice of this is heaven!
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Ube Taisan (Ube Cake with Cheese and Sugar)

Ube Taisan is a plain and simple version of an ube cake but it is definitely a delightful treat on its own. Topped with grated cheese and sugar, every slice of this is heaven!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Asian, Filipino
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 263 kcal
Author sanna

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 4 tablespoon cake flour sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 egg yolks from large eggs
  • 2 tsp McCormick ube flavoring
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 and 1/2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 6 egg whites from large eggs
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup sugar

For th Toppings

  • melted butter
  • sugar
  • grated cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Prepare a 9x5 loaf pan by greasing it lightly with butter.  In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  2. In another bowl, stir together the yolks, ube flavoring, 1/4 cup sugar, milk, water, melted butter and vegetable oil. Use an electric mixer and beat the ingredients at low speed just until combined. Add the dry ingredients and continue beating until the batter is smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.

  3. In another bowl, use a clean beater and beat the egg whites using medium speed until frothy. Increase the speed and add the cream of tartar. Continue to beat until soft peaks are formed. Gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar until firm peaks are formed.

  4. Fold the egg whites into the yolk batter using a rubber spatula, gently adding 1/3 of the meringue at a time. The batter should be uniform in color. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake at 325 F for 35-40 minutes.

  5. Let cool slightly before removing from the pan. Transfer to a serving plate and brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar and grated cheese.

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Salu-salo.com

Nutrition Facts
Ube Taisan (Ube Cake with Cheese and Sugar)
Amount Per Serving (8 servings)
Calories 263 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 101mg34%
Sodium 196mg9%
Potassium 164mg5%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 6g12%
Calcium 63mg6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Vitamin A 170IU3%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Ube Taisan is a plain and simple version of an ube cake but it is definitely a delightful treat on its own. Topped with grated cheese and sugar, every slice of this is heaven! #taisan #ubecake

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Filed Under: All Baked Goods, Cakes Tagged With: filipino desserts, pinoy recipes, ube

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  1. Denisse Gloria says

    October 20, 2020 at 9:58 am

    Hi! I saw you used ube flavoring. What if I use ube jam? How much would I need to make recipe? Hoping you could help me. Thank you!

    Reply
    • sanna says

      October 27, 2020 at 8:46 pm

      Hello Denise! Unfortunately, I have not tried using Ube jam for this recipe.

  2. Denisse Gloria says

    October 20, 2020 at 9:56 am

    Hi! I saw you used ube flavoring, but what if I use ube jam? How much would I need for this recipe? Hoping you could help me. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. V says

    August 5, 2020 at 1:33 am

    I’m so excited to try your recipe! Can this be made into a sheet cake instead? Thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • sanna says

      August 6, 2020 at 9:39 pm

      Hello! Yes you can. Just lessen the baking time:)

  4. Virna says

    July 23, 2020 at 1:43 am

    Hi i want to try your recipe I have all the ingdients but iI only have all purpose flour. Can I use that ,? Thank you ,hope to hear from you soon

    Reply
    • sanna says

      July 23, 2020 at 9:04 am

      Hello! Yes you can use all-purpose flour.

  5. Lea says

    June 25, 2020 at 6:49 am

    Hi! I would love to try this recipe and I noticed that it requires more egg white than the yolks. What would be the effect on the loaf if I use the same number of whites as the yolks?
    Looking forward to your response! Thank you in advance!

    Reply
    • sanna says

      June 25, 2020 at 10:09 am

      Hi Lea! More whites in the cake allows the cake to have a much softer, airy rise. I have not personally tried adding the same amount of egg whites and yolks but I think it will make the cake just a littlw but dense 🙂 let me know how it turns out for you!

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