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    Ube Loaf Cake

    Published: Mar 25, 2026 by Natsuko · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Ube loaf cake is a beautifully vibrant, subtly sweet treat that everyone can enjoy! Loaded with unique ube flavor, this cake is moist, aromatic, and amazingly easy to make in one bowl.

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    This delightful Asian style loaf cake is simple yet addictively delicious. It is bouncy soft, slightly chewy, and super moist. Made with cashew milk yoghurt and gluten-free all purpose flour, it is also a great option for those with dietary restrictions. 

    Slice into this delicious cake for an afternoon snack, or sweet breakfast!

    close up shot of ube loaf cake.

    Ingredients for this recipe

    • Eggs
    • Cane sugar
    • Unsweetened dairy-free yogurt - I use cashew yoghurt
    • Unsweetened almond milk
    • Avocado oil - Or any neutral tasting oil
    • Ube extract
    • Gluten free all-purpose flour
    • Baking powder
    • Salt

    Topping (optional)

    • Powdered sugar

    How to make ube loaf cake

    Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 177°C. Line a loaf pan.

    Step 2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together.

    Step 3. Mix in the yogurt, almond milk, and avocado oil.

    Step 4. Add in the ube extract. Mix well.

    Ube load cake batter in a bowl.
    Purple cake batter in a bowl.

    Step 5. Add in the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.

    Step 6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs but with no wet batter. 

    Ube loaf cake batter in a bowl.
    Ube loaf cake batter in a loaf tin.

    Step 7. Once cooled completely, dust with powdered sugar.

    Baked ube loaf cake in a baking pan.
    Sugar dusted ube loaf cake slices on a plate.

    Tip

    Do not over mix the batter as it’ll result in a denser, heavier cake.

    FAQ

    Where can I find ube extract?

    You can find ube extract at Asian grocery stores, or online as well.

    How should I store ube loaf cake?

    Ube loaf cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days, covered tightly. They can also be frozen for up to 1 month. Cover individual slices with plastic wrap, then store in a freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge, or microwave.

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    Ube loaf cake on a plate.

    Ube Loaf Cake

    Ube loaf cake is a beautifully vibrant, subtly sweet treat that everyone can enjoy! Loaded with unique ube flavor, this cake is moist, aromatic, and amazingly easy to make in one bowl.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Cooling time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
    Course Sweets
    Cuisine Asian inspired
    Servings 10 slices
    Calories 223 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 x 8½ inch loaf pan

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 large eggs
    • ⅔ cup organic cane sugar
    • ½ cup unsweetened dairy-free yoghurt I use cashew milk yoghurt
    • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
    • ½ cup avocado oil or any neutral tasting oil
    • 1 teaspoon ube extract
    • 1¼ cup gluten-free all purpose flour
    • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Topping (optional)

    • Powdered sugar
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 177°C. Line a loaf pan.
    • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together.
    • Mix in the yogurt, almond milk, and avocado oil.
    • Add in the ube extract. Mix well.
    • Add in the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
    • Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs but with no wet batter.
    • Once cooled completely, dust with powdered sugar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 216mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 66IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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