💜🫐 Ube Blueberry & Passion Fruit Cake

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Soft, vibrant ube cake layers filled with sweet blueberry compote and silky passion fruit curd, all wrapped in a luscious ube buttercream. This stunning dessert is fruity, creamy, and beautifully balanced—every slice is as unforgettable as it looks.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Ube Cake

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup ube halaya (ube jam)
  • 1 tsp ube extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Blueberry Compote

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

For the Passion Fruit Curd

  • ½ cup passion fruit puree
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Ube Buttercream

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp ube halaya
  • 1 tsp ube extract
  • Pinch of salt

For Decoration

  • Fresh blueberries
  • Purple buttercream flowers
  • Edible pearls (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Ube Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in ube halaya, ube extract, and vanilla extract.
  6. Combine milk and sour cream in a separate bowl.
  7. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk mixture to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  8. Divide batter evenly among the pans.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool completely.

2. Prepare the Blueberry Compote

  1. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
  2. Cook over medium heat until berries begin to release their juices.
  3. Mix cornstarch with water, then stir into the blueberries.
  4. Cook until thickened.
  5. Cool completely.

3. Make the Passion Fruit Curd

  1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together passion fruit puree, egg yolks, and sugar.
  2. Place over a saucepan of simmering water.
  3. Stir constantly until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until smooth.
  5. Chill until set.

4. Prepare the Ube Buttercream

  1. Beat butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  3. Mix in heavy cream, ube halaya, ube extract, and salt.
  4. Beat until light, fluffy, and smooth.

5. Assemble the Cake

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread a layer of ube buttercream around the edge to create a border.
  3. Fill the center with blueberry compote.
  4. Add the second cake layer and repeat, this time filling with passion fruit curd.
  5. Top with the final cake layer.
  6. Frost the entire cake with ube buttercream.

6. Decorate

  1. Pipe purple buttercream flowers around the top edges.
  2. Garnish with fresh blueberries.
  3. Add edible pearls if desired.

🍰 Description

This cake is wonderfully moist and fluffy, with the sweet, nutty flavor of ube in every bite. The blueberry compote adds bursts of juicy sweetness, while the passion fruit curd brings a bright, tangy contrast. Finished with silky ube buttercream, it’s a true showstopper.

💡 Tips for Success

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
  • Chill the cake layers before assembling for easier frosting.
  • Allow the fillings to cool completely before layering.
  • Use a piping bag to create neat buttercream borders that hold the fillings in place.
  • Refrigerate the cake for 20 minutes after the crumb coat before final frosting.

✨ Optional Additions

  • White chocolate shavings
  • Toasted coconut flakes
  • Fresh passion fruit pulp on top
  • A drizzle of blueberry glaze

📊 Nutritional Information (Approx. per slice, based on 12 servings)

  • Calories: 580–680 kcal
  • Protein: 6–8 g
  • Fat: 28–36 g
  • Carbohydrates: 75–90 g
  • Sugar: 55–70 g

💜 Conclusion

Ube Blueberry & Passion Fruit Cake is a breathtaking fusion of flavors and colors. It’s rich, fruity, creamy, and beautifully balanced—perfect for celebrations or whenever you want a truly special dessert.

⭐ Recommendation

Serve chilled or at cool room temperature. It pairs beautifully with tea, coffee, or a sparkling fruit beverage for an elegant dessert experience.

🌿 Embracing Healthful Indulgence

Blueberries provide antioxidants, while passion fruit adds vitamin C and fiber. For a lighter version, reduce the sugar slightly or use a less sweet frosting. Enjoying a moderate slice lets you savor every luxurious bite while keeping balance in mind.

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