The first time I heard of ube cupcakes was from Tubby Nugget, an adorable blob-like cartoon character who spreads love and positivity across the internet. They are Tubby’s favorite snack, as seen in a ...

“I often have to tell people it’s not that sweet,” says self-taught baker Irene Pabellano, founder of Pastries On Demand and creator of the royal purple-hued ube flan cake. “It’s similar to leche flan ...

For a petite pastry, Genie Kwon’s cross between a sandwich cookie and cake has a lot to say. Starting with two buttery discs of Basque cake, Kwon layers on pastry cream made with ube. That nods to the ...

A stunning dessert, this cheesecake gets its beautiful purple color from ube, a purple yam popular in Filipino cuisine. It’s rich, creamy, and topped with a vibrant ube halaya and a fluffy ube whipped ...

Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission As someone with a deep passion for Filipino desserts, I’ve made a habit of baking ...