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Ube cake Calories
Filipino dessert made with ube (purple yam), cream, eggs, flour, sugar
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Ube cake (80 g) has 232 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 35.2 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 µg of B12 covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Ube cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 80 g
232
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
35.2g
· 13% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 6% · Fat 33%
Ube cake nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (80 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 232 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.84 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Slice of Ube cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 80 g | 232 kcal |
| 1 slice (extra small) | 30 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 50 g | 145 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 120 g | 348 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 435 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 580 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 250 g | 725 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 400 g | 1160 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ube cake
What does ube cake taste like?
Ube cake tastes mildly sweet, creamy, and distinctive, with an earthy, vanilla-like flavor that some people compare to nuts or sweet potato. Its frosting can make it much richer, while the cake itself is often soft and moist.
What is ube cake made of?
Ube cake is usually made with purple yam or ube flavoring, flour, eggs, sugar, and a creamy filling or frosting. Recipes may use ube purée, ube halaya, or extract, so the strength of the yam flavor varies.
Is ube cake Filipino?
Yes, ube cake is a Filipino dessert built around ube, a purple yam widely used in Filipino sweets. It is commonly baked as a layered cake and paired with cream or frosting, though recipes and decorations vary.
Is ube cake the same as taro cake?
No, ube cake and taro cake are made with different root vegetables. Ube is purple yam, while taro has a different flavor and texture; a purple color alone does not mean a cake contains ube.
Why is ube cake purple?
Ube cake gets its purple color from ube, either as purée, halaya, or flavoring. The shade can range from pale lavender to deep violet depending on the yam and recipe; some commercial versions use added coloring.
How do you make ube cake from scratch?
To make ube cake from scratch, mix ube purée or extract into a cake batter made with eggs, flour, and sugar, then bake until set. Cool the layers fully before adding frosting so the filling does not melt.
What frosting goes best with ube cake?
Whipped cream, buttercream, and cream cheese frosting all pair well with ube cake. Whipped cream keeps the dessert lighter, while buttercream makes it richer; ube halaya can also be spread between the layers for stronger yam flavor.
How should you store ube cake?
Store ube cake with perishable frosting covered in the refrigerator, then let a slice sit briefly before serving for a softer texture. Keep cut surfaces covered to prevent drying, and do not leave a cream-filled cake out for extended periods.
Can you freeze ube cake?
Yes, ube cake can be frozen, especially as unfrosted layers wrapped tightly and sealed in a freezer-safe container. Thaw it in the refrigerator before assembling or serving; whipped toppings may become watery or lose their texture after freezing.
Why did my ube cake turn out dense?
Ube cake can turn dense if the batter is overmixed, too much flour is added, or the ube purée makes the mixture unusually heavy. Measure ingredients carefully, fold the batter gently, and bake until the center is just set.
Ube cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.16µg · 7% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B5
0.24mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
48mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.1mg · 4% DV
Sodium
96mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
88mg · 3% DV
Ube cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Ube cake
To burn the 232 calories in 1 slice (medium) (80 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Ube cake?
Ube cake is a Filipino dessert made with ube, a purple yam, along with ingredients such as cream, eggs, flour and sugar. The yam gives the cake its vivid colour and a gently earthy, sweet flavour. It is baked as a layered or simple cake and served in slices, often for celebrations or as an everyday bakery treat.
Its soft, moist crumb makes it a natural partner for coffee or tea. Outside the Philippines, it is also found in Filipino bakeries and cafés, where its colour and distinctive flavour set it apart from familiar vanilla cakes. It is a carbohydrate-forward sweet; try a modest slice with fresh fruit if you want a less rich serving.
How Nutritious Is Ube cake?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Ube cake Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Ube cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Ube cake Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Ube cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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