“Fluffy Gluten-Free Ube Puto Recipe”
Explore this delicious and easy-to-make Filipino gluten-free dessert, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while adhering to dietary restrictions. Enjoy the soft and fluffy ube puto with its aromatic purple yam flavor in a steamed cake that's sure to impress.
Allergens
Eggs, Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten
- free ube flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup grated ube (purple yam) 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten free ube flour, white sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Step 2: Add the grated ube, eggs, vanilla extract, and evaporated milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined, making sure there are no lumps. Step 3: Preheat your steamer and lightly grease your puto molds or cups. Step 4: Pour the ube puto batter into the prepared molds, filling them about three quarters full to allow for expansion during steaming. Step 5: Place the filled molds in the steamer and steam over medium heat for approximately 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Step 6: Carefully remove the puto from the steamer and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Chef’s Insight
The secret to perfect ube puto is using freshly grated ube and ensuring that the batter is free from lumps before steaming.
Notes
This recipe is gluten-free and perfect for those with dietary restrictions or allergies.