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Ube Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

Irresistible Ube Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Delight

This Ube Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream is a delightful dessert featuring rich flavors and a gooey center, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Provides sweetness and creaminess; substitute with dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adds moisture and richness; can use coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
  • 4 large Eggs Essential for structure and texture; no direct substitutes recommended, but aquafaba can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the batter; substitute with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index.
  • 1/2 cup Ube Halaya (ube jam) Imparts flavor and color; substitute with rehydrated ube powder but add sugar to taste for sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; gluten-free flour blend can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor; no substitutes needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Ube Extract Optional but recommended for enhancing aroma and taste.
Serving Ingredients
  • 4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Perfect topping for serving; use dairy-free ice cream for a vegan option.
  • Non-Stick Spray or Butter Prevents sticking in ramekins; any cooking spray or oil works well.

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Ramekins
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Melt the white chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth, about 2-3 minutes in the microwave or 5-7 minutes on the stovetop.
  2. Whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl until thick, pale, and frothy, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Slowly whisk the cooled chocolate-butter mixture into the egg-sugar mixture, then gently fold in the ube halaya and ube extract.
  4. Sift together the all-purpose flour and salt, then gently fold into the wet ingredients until no dry flour remains.
  5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and grease ramekins with non-stick spray or butter. Fill each ramekin about 3/4 full with batter.
  6. Bake the ramekins for 11-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain jiggly.
  7. Let the cakes cool in ramekins for 1-2 minutes, then invert onto plates and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, monitor baking time carefully and ensure your ube halaya is well hydrated if using ube powder. Serve immediately for the gooey center experience.

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