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A slice of fluffy ube roll cake with a white cream swirl and piped cream topping, garnished with coconut flakes, served on a white plate.

Ube Roll Cake Recipe: How to Make This Fluffy Filipino Favorite at Home

A fluffy Filipino ube roll cake made with chiffon sponge and creamy ube halaya filling. A festive dessert for any celebration.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x

Ingredients

Scale

6 large eggs, separated

3/4 cup sugar, divided

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup cake flour

2 tbsp ube extract

1 cup ube halaya

1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment.

2. Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.

3. In another bowl, whisk yolks, sugar, oil, flour, and ube extract.

4. Fold meringue into batter gently until combined.

5. Spread batter evenly in pan and bake 18–20 minutes.

6. While warm, roll sponge with parchment and let cool.

7. Unroll, spread ube halaya whipped cream, then reroll.

8. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Roll sponge while warm to prevent cracks.

Use coconut cream and aquafaba for vegan version.

Store in fridge for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.

  • Author: Casey Morgan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Filipino
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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