Ube Bars

 

If you guys haven't noticed.

I wanted to learn how to bake because I'm such a bread/pastries girl.

Growing up, I'd rather eat bread than rice!

And when I still lived in the Philippines it makes me happy that I get to buy these at the Bakery 

nearby our house.

Now, I am so so grateful I can make it whenever I want.

It definitely requires some steps for making it.

But, its so worth it!

Let me know what you guys think!

Ingredients

Cake:

• ¾ cups sugar
• ½ cup butter softened at room temperature
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Ube Glaze :

• 1 can Ube Condensed Milk 
• 1/4 cup hot water

Coating:

• 1-2 cups desiccated coconut

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350° F/180°C. Grease the bottom and sides of an 8-inch (20 cm) square cake pan. Then line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
• In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy 
• Add the rest of the cake ingredients and mix at medium speed just until well combined and blended. 
• Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before completely removing it from the pan to a cooling rack. Once the cake has cooled down enough, cut the cake into half then into smaller bars.
• Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Pour condensed milk in a pan then add water. Bring this to a simmer. Add the ube flavoring and mix just until well blended. Turn the heat off and transfer to a flat, deep plate.
• Place the desiccated coconut on a plate or wide bowl.
• Take a piece of the cake bar and roll it with ube glaze. Then dredge it with desiccated coconut to cover completely.
• Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy
  
  
  
  
  
  

So so good!!!

Enjoy!

xo