This Ube Pancake recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Fluffy pancakes with the unique flavor and purple hue of ube, a popular Filipino yam. Easy to make and visually stunning, they're sure to impress.
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We stumbled upon the delightful Ube Pancake at the Island Country Market in Kapolei, Hawaii, during our first visit years ago. Since then, I’ve been hooked on the idea of recreating it at home, determined to match the real deal!
When we're in Hawaii, my kids go crazy over spam musubi, huli huli chicken, and Giovanni's shrimp truck.
But honestly, I’m practically drooling just thinking about making these pancakes slathered in that dreamy Ube Ganache! Imagine stacks of fluffy goodness, with that delicate ube twist, all swimming in a decadent sea of rich, purple indulgence. It’s going to be a delicious morning for sure!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe?
- Unique Flavor: Enjoy the delightful taste of ube, a popular Filipino yam, in every bite.
- Beautiful Color: The stunning purple hue of these pancakes makes them visually appealing.
- Fluffy Texture: These pancakes are light, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Easy to Make: Simple recipe that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Swap ube extract with vanilla for a classic pancake flavor.
- Use smaller scoop and you have mini ube pancakes!
🥘Ingredients
Here’s what you will need:
Dry Ingredients:
- All-Purpose Flour: The base for fluffy pancakes.
- White Sugar: To add just the right amount of sweetness.
- Baking Powder: Helps the pancakes rise and become fluffy.
- Salt: Enhances flavor.
Wet Ingredients:
- Egg: Adds richness and helps bind the ingredients.
- Ube Halaya (or Ube Jam): You can use store-bought or my homemade ube halaya recipe.
- Milk: Use whole milk, 2%, coconut milk, or any milk of your choice.
- Ube Extract: For that extra purple color and ube flavor.
Ube Ganache:
- Heavy Whipping Cream: For a smooth, velvety texture.
- White Chocolate Chips: Adds sweetness and creaminess to the ganache.
- Ube Extract: Enhances the flavor and color of the ganache.
Substitutions and Additions
- Milk: Swap for almond or oat milk to make it dairy-free.
- Ube Halaya: Substitute with ube powder mixed with water if you can’t find ube halaya.
- White Chocolate: Use dark or milk chocolate for a different flavor twist.
- Add-ins: Add fresh fruits like bananas or blueberries into the pancake batter for extra flavor.
- Toppings: Add whipped cream, nuts, or shredded coconut for texture and variety.
🔪How to Make Ube Pancakes?
Pancake
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a small, dry, and clean mixing bowl, separate the egg white and yolk, leaving the egg white in the bowl.
- In another bowl or measuring cup, mix the egg yolk with all the other wet ingredients. Add more ube extract if you want a deeper purple color.
- Gradually combine the dry and wet ingredients, mixing until just blended.
- Using a hand mixer or wire whisk, beat the egg white until it becomes fluffy.
- Gently fold the beaten egg white into the batter using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Heat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray or a small amount of oil. Pour ½ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Use an ice cream scoop to easily pour the batter.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Repeat until all the batter is used, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent burning.
This recipe yields 5 pancakes, each approximately 6 inches in diameter.
How to Make Ube Ganache
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy whipping cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Make sure it doesn't come to a boil.
- Place the white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
- Pour the hot heavy whipping cream over the white chocolate chips. Let it sit for about 1-2 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften.
- Gently whisk the mixture until the white chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth and well combined.
- Add the ube extract to the ganache and continue to whisk until the extract is fully incorporated.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before using it. It will thicken as it cools. You can check out this tips in making the perfect chocolate ganache!
- Once the ganache reaches your desired consistency, you can use it to drizzle over the pancake.
Cooking Tips
- Beating the egg using a hand mixer or whisk to form stiff peak is optional but it is a key to lighter and fluffy pancakes. Just be careful not to overbeat, as this can cause the egg whites to become dry and less effective at providing lift.
- For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes before cooking.
- Get creative with toppings! Explore other options like nuts, chocolate chips, or fruits
Variation
- Coconut Ube Pancakes: Swap regular milk with coconut milk for a tropical twist.
- Chocolate Chip Ube Pancakes: Add chocolate chips into the batter for an extra sweet surprise.
- Mini Ube Pancakes: Make smaller, bite-sized pancakes for a fun brunch or breakfast party.
- Ube-Lemon Pancakes: Add lemon zest to the batter for a fresh, zesty contrast to the ube flavor.
- Vegan Ube Pancakes: Replace the egg with a flax egg and use plant-based milk for a vegan-friendly version.
What to Serve with This?
- Butter: Melts into warm pancakes for a comforting finish.
- Maple Syrup: Adds a classic sweet touch.
- Whipped Cream: Provides a creamy and light contrast.
- Fresh Fruits: Such as strawberries or bananas, for a fruity twist.
- Chopped Nuts: Like almonds or pecans, for crunch and richness.
- Toasted Coconut Flakes: Add texture and a hint of nuttiness.
- Ube Halaya: Adds a rich and sweet ube flavor.
- Ube Condensed Milk: Sweetens and enriches with a distinct ube taste.
- Fresh Fruits: Serve alongside sliced bananas, mango, or strawberries to add a refreshing contrast.
- Bacon or Sausage: A salty side like crispy bacon or sausage complements the sweetness of the pancakes.
- Scrambled Eggs: Light, fluffy scrambled eggs on the side make for a balanced meal.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster or microwave for a quick breakfast. Ube ganache can be stored in the fridge and reheated gently before serving.
Top Tip
- Don’t overmix the batter: Stir just until combined to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- Use room temperature ingredients: This helps create a smoother batter and better texture.
- Warm the ganache slowly: To avoid splitting the cream, heat it on low before adding the chocolate.
⭐Ube Craze
Have you noticed the recent explosion of ube everywhere? This vibrant purple yam, popular in Filipino cuisine, has captured the hearts and taste buds of many thanks in part to its unique flavor and beautiful color.
If you're curious to try ube but not sure where to start, fear not! Trader Joe's has become a go-to source for all things ube, offering a variety of delicious products like Ube Ice Cream, Ube Mochi Pancake & Waffle Mix, Ube Tea Cookies, and Ube Spread.
Explore our other ube recipe - ube roll, ube sopapilla, ube crinkles, or ube pandesal. They're another delicious way to indulge in the ube craze.
How about a unique twist on pancakes! This Maja Blanca pancake recipe adds a delicious Filipino flair with coconut and corn for a breakfast (or merienda!) you won't forget.
Recipe FAQs
If you don't have ube extract, you can use ube powder reconstituted with water or milk, or even purple sweet potato as a substitute. Alternatively, you can use vanilla extract for a different but still delicious flavor.
It's best to prepare the batter fresh, as the beaten egg whites can lose their fluffiness if left to sit. However, you can mix the dry and wet ingredients separately in advance and combine them just before cooking
Ube pancakes have a mild, sweet flavor with earthy undertones, similar to vanilla or sweet potato.
They can be part of a balanced diet, though they’re more of a treat due to the sugar and ube ganache.
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📋Recipe
Ube Pancake with Ube Ganache Recipe
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 griddle or non-stick pan
Ingredients
Pancake
- 1 cup All purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 whole egg white and yolk separated
- 2 tablespoon Ube Halaya/ Ube Jam
- 1 cup milk (whole milk, 2%, coconut milk)
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon ube extract
Ube Ganache
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon ube extract
Instructions
Pancake
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a small, dry, and clean mixing bowl, separate the egg white and yolk, leaving the egg white in the bowl.
- In another bowl or measuring cup, mix the egg yolk with all the other wet ingredients. Add more ube extract if you want a deeper purple color.
- Gradually combine the dry and wet ingredients, mixing until just blended.
- Using a hand mixer or wire whisk, beat the egg white until it becomes fluffy.
- Gently fold the beaten egg white into the batter using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Heat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray or a small amount of oil. Pour ½ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Use an ice cream scoop to easily pour the batter.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Repeat until all the batter is used, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent burning.
Ube Ganache
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy whipping cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Make sure it doesn’t come to a boil.
- Place the white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
- Pour the hot heavy whipping cream over the white chocolate chips. Let it sit for about 1-2 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften.
- Gently whisk the mixture until the white chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth and well combined.
- Add the ube extract to the ganache and continue to whisk until the extract is fully incorporated.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before using it. It will thicken as it cools.
- Once the ganache reaches your desired consistency, you can use it to drizzle over the pancake.
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Notes
- Make sure your baking powder is active. This essential in making your pancake rise. To make sure your baking powder is still kickin', just pour ¼ cup of boiling water over ½ teaspoon of it. If it bubbles up, you're good to go! But if it's not showing any fizz, it might be time to grab a fresh batch.
- Use lukewarm milk.
- You can adjust the ube extract. Brands differs in colors. Sometimes, you have to add more to achieve the color you desire. Just add it slowly.
- The ganache might seem watery at first! Wait until it cools down a bit.
- This recipe yields 5 pancakes, each approximately 6 inches in diameter.
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