Don't you think we are lucky that ube is endemic in the Philippines? The humble purple yam is so versatile that it can be transformed into many kinds of desserts. But since we already know the existence of ube cakes and ube cheese pan de sal, let's turn to the ~unusual~ spinoffs. Thanks to its abundance, it was easy for Pinoys to get creative. Below, we selected some of the out-of-the-box ube sweet treats to satisfy your cravings.
Ube Tres Leches Cake
Wildflour Manila
Locations: Podium, Bonifacio Global City, Makati,
Another must-try: Ube Custard Cake
Ube Layered Brazo
Carlitos Catering
Ube Yema Cheesecake
Delight Cakes by Chona
Ube Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Made and Baked PH
Location: Cainta, Rizal
Price: P560 (six inches), P980 (eight inches)
Kat's Cakes
Location: Cavite
Price: P650 (six inches) and P1,250 (nine inches)
Ube Cheese Ensaymada
Baloy's Bakeshop
Location: Cavite
Another must-try: Classic Pan De Ube
Ube Doughnuts
Bungalow Cafe
Location: Alabang, Muntinlupa
*Please inquire for availability first.
Ube Cookies
Gigabite
Location: Antipolo
Price: P140/piece
Mad Batter Co
Ube Crinkles
Good Karma
Location: Parañaque
Price: P450/10 crinkle sandwiches
Ube Melona
Assi Plaza
Location: Alabang, Muntinlupa
Price: P30/stick
Ube Pancake Mix
Easy Bakers PH
Price: P140 to P150
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