Ube Muffin Recipe
Ube muffins are a delicious and unique dessert made with purple yam, offering a sweet flavor and vibrant color. Their fluffy texture, rich ube jam filling, and crispy topping make them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or any occasion.
Equipment
- Muffin pans
- Muffin liners
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Sifter
- Spoon or cookie scoop
- Pastry cutter (for coconut topping)
- Oven
- Wire rack
- Hand or stand mixer (for whipped cream, optional)
- Freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag (for storing leftovers)
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Oils and Dairy
- ⅔ cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1½ cups almond milk or buttermilk for dairy-free or creamier muffins
- 2 large room temperature eggs
- Ube Flavor and Color
- 1 cup ube jam or ube halaya
- 2 tsp ube extract
- Crunch and Texture
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes or sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp pepitas or nuts for topping
- Spices and Sweeteners
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1½ cups sugar 1 tsp baking soda, and ¼ tsp kosher salt (for fluffiness and rising)
Instructions
- Preparing the Muffin Pans
- Line the muffin pans with muffin liners
- Preheat the oven to 350F (or 375°F for a quicker bake)
- Mixing Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Whisk together sugar, canola oil, and ube extract
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt
- Mix gently, ensuring the batter remains lumpy
- Scoop the batter into muffin cups, filling them about ⅓ full
- Adding the Ube Halaya and Batter
- Place a generous amount of ube halaya in the center of each muffin cup
- Add the remaining batter until the cups are about ⅔ full
- Preparing the Coconut Topping
- Mix sweetened coconut flakes, sugar, and cold butter
- Use your hands or a pastry cutter to blend
- Sprinkle the topping on each muffin before baking
- Baking the Muffins
- Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes
- Test with a toothpick—it should come out with minimal dry crumbs
- Cooling the Muffins
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes
- Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely
- Making Whipped Cream (Optional)
- Beat heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar, and pudding mix
- Continue until you form stiff peaks
- Storing Leftovers
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the fridge
Notes
Ube muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts.
They can be served warm or at room temperature.
If you prefer a more pungent ube taste, add an extra teaspoon of ube extract.
Experiment with different toppings and mix-ins to customize the flavor
They can be served warm or at room temperature.
If you prefer a more pungent ube taste, add an extra teaspoon of ube extract.
Experiment with different toppings and mix-ins to customize the flavor