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Ube mochi squares with coconut flake topping.

The Best Ube Mochi

This ube mochi is irresistibly chewy, delicious with a hint of nutty sweet ube flavor. All you’ll need to do is to mix everything in one bowl and bake! This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Hawaiian, Japanese
Servings 16 people
Calories 153 kcal

Equipment

  • 8 x 8" square baking pan

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 large eggs
  • fluid ounces full fat coconut milk this is half a can
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla exract
  • 1 teaspoon ube extract I use McCormick brand
  • 8 ounces mochiko glutinous rice flour this is half a box
  • ¾ cup organic cane sugar or any white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup melted refined coconut oil or dairy-free butter

Optional topping

  • coconut flakes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 176°C.
  • Line and lightly grease an 8 x 8" baking pan.
  • Place the eggs, coconut milk, almond milk, vanilla, and ube extract in a bowl and mix well.
  • Add in the mochiko, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  • Mix in the melted coconut oil
  • Pour the mix into the pan. Bake for 1 hour or until set.
  • Optional: sprinkle coconut flakes upon serving.

Notes

Ube mochi can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Microwave to thaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

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