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This Chameleon Ube Swiss Roll Cake started with purple ube batter before changing color in the oven.
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Chameleon Ube Swiss Roll Cake

A soft and fluffy Filipino inspired Ube Swiss Roll Cake made with ube powder and rolled around a creamy ube cream cheese frosting with a hint of almond.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Filipino
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 365kcal
Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

  • Approximately 12 x 17-inch rimmed baking sheet/jelly-roll pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer

Ingredients

For The Ube Cake

  • 2 Tbsp. ube powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ¾ cup water
  • 4 large eggs; separated and brought to room temperature
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Ube Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz. cream cheese; softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • ¼ cup creamer
  • 1 tsp. ube powder

Instructions

  • Prepare The Ube Sponge Cake
    Preheat the oven and prepare a jelly roll/Swiss roll pan with parchment paper.
    Separate the eggs, making sure no yolk enters the egg whites.
    Add the egg whites to a clean, dry mixing bowl and beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ube powder, baking powder and salt.
    In another large bowl, combine the egg yolks, granulated sugar, ¾ cup water, vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
    Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
    Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter in portions until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
    Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
    Bake until the cake is set and springs back lightly when touched.
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  • Roll The Cake
    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an approximately 12 x 17-inch rimmed baking sheet or jelly-roll pan with parchment paper.
    Spread the prepared ube cake batter evenly into the pan, making sure it reaches the corners.
    Bake at 350°F until the cake is baked through and springs back when gently pressed in the center. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
    Avoid overbaking. Because this is a thin sponge cake, overbaking can dry it out and make it more likely to crack when rolled.
    Remove from the oven and proceed with rolling the cake while it is still warm.
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  • Prepare The Ube Cream Cheese Frosting
    Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
    Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating.
    Add the almond extract, creamer and ube powder.
    Beat until smooth and creamy.
    Fill & Finish
    Carefully unroll the completely cooled cake.
    Spread the ube cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
    Gently roll the cake again without the towel or parchment.
    Place seam-side down and refrigerate briefly to help it set before slicing.
    Ube Swiss cake roll wrapped in plastic

Notes

How To Store Your Cake

Because the filling contains cream cheese and creamer, store the finished Ube Swiss Roll Cake covered in the refrigerator.
For the best texture, allow individual slices to sit at room temperature briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 12slices | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 4mg