Ube Cupcakes

1. 1

   Peel and slice the yams into inch thick slices. Transfer into a medium pan, rinse, then cover with cool water. Bring to boil and simmer until tender. Mash with a fork.

2. 2

   Crack eggs into a large bowl. Beat with a whisk until yellows and whites are combined.

3. 3

   Gradually add sugar and whisk until combined.

4. 4

   Add oil and whisk until combined. Add chopped macapuno, mashed yams and vanilla and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.

5. 5

   Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.

6. 6

   Add about a third of the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix to combine.

7. 7

   Add about one half of the buttermilk and mix to combined.

8. 8

   Repeat above, alternating flour and evaporated milk and ending with the flour mixture.

9. 9

   Scoop into cupcake papers about half to two-thirds full (depending on whether you want flat or domed cupcakes. Note that these cupcakes will don't shrink. Two-thirds full will result in domed cupcakes.).

10. 10

    Bake for 22-25 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.