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Ube Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

Decadent Ube Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Delight

Experience a delicious twist on a classic dessert with Ube Lava Cake and Vanilla Ice Cream, featuring a rich, gooey center and stunning purple hue.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Can be swapped with dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Consider using margarine for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 large eggs Contributes to cake's structure and richness.
  • 2 large egg yolks Enhances creaminess and custard-like texture.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Reduce if using sweetened ube halaya.
  • 1/4 cup ube halaya Key for distinct ube flavor and purple color.
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Replace with gluten-free blend for gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Helps balance sweetness.
  • 1 tsp ube extract Vanilla extract can work in a pinch.
  • non-stick spray or butter For greasing ramekins.
For Serving
  • 6 scoops vanilla ice cream Complements warm cake with cold creaminess.

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Ramekins
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by melting the white chocolate chips and unsalted butter together in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave at medium power, stirring until the mixture is silky and smooth. Allow this mixture to cool slightly while you prepare the next step.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the two large eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture thickens and turns a pale yellow color.
  3. Slowly pour the cooled melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to ensure the eggs don’t scramble. Next, gently stir in the ube halaya and ube extract until everything is evenly combined.
  4. Carefully fold in the all-purpose flour and salt into the ube batter using a spatula, mixing until just combined.
  5. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) while you prepare six ramekins by greasing them with non-stick spray or butter. Evenly divide the prepared ube batter among the ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
  6. Place the filled ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes, watching closely until the edges are set while the centers still jiggle slightly.
  7. Once done, allow the cakes to cool for 1-2 minutes before gently inverting them onto serving plates. Serve immediately with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the ultimate experience, serve the Ube Lava Cakes as soon as they’re out of the oven, allowing that warm, oozy center to contrast with cold vanilla ice cream.

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