This Incredibly Moist Ube Muffin recipe is a delightful, vibrant purple treat bursting with the creamy sweetness of ube (purple yam). These muffins are easy to whip up, and their fluffy texture with a crispy crumb topping makes them a perfect snack or dessert to enjoy with family and friends.
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It’s no secret that my love for ube (purple yam) runs deep, so it’s only fitting that my collection includes an irresistible ube muffin recipe! These muffins are not only eye-catching but also packed with ube flavor in every bite.
This morning, a craving for warm, comforting muffins struck, and luckily, I had some homemade ube halaya in the freezer. If you’re a fan of ube recipes like ube ice cream, ube crinkles, ube turon, or even ube sopapilla cheesecake, you’re going to love these muffins! Bursting with that signature purple hue and a golden crumb topping, they’re a perfect addition to your ube recipe collection.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe?
- Moist and Fluffy: These muffins are incredibly soft and moist with a fluffy texture.
- Packed with Ube Flavor: The rich, creamy ube halaya and ube extract bring out the full flavor of the purple yam.
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and easy instructions make this recipe perfect for beginners.
- Stunning Appearance: The vibrant purple color makes these muffins stand out on any table.
- Perfect Anytime: Enjoy these muffins for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
🥘Ube Muffin Ingredients
This recipe will yield 8 large muffins.
Muffin Base
- All-Purpose Flour: This forms the base of your muffins, giving them structure.
- White Sugar: Adds sweetness to balance the earthy flavor of ube.
- Baking Powder: Helps the muffins rise and become fluffy.
- Salt: Enhances the flavor of the muffins.
- Canola, Avocado, or Vegetable Oil: Provides moisture and keeps the muffins soft.
- Egg: Adds richness and structure to the muffin batter.
- Milk: Whole, 1%, or 2% milk will work to create a smooth batter.
- Ube Halaya: Homemade or store-bought ube jam is essential for that delicious ube flavor.
- Ube Extract: Intensifies the ube flavor and gives the muffins their beautiful purple color.
Crumb Toppings
- All-Purpose Flour: The base for the crumbly topping.
- White Sugar: Adds sweetness to the crumb topping.
- Butter: Helps create a crispy, golden topping.
- Unsweetened Coconut Flakes: Adds texture and a subtle coconut flavor to complement the ube.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitution and Addition
- Gluten-Free Flour: Swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend to make the muffins gluten-free.
- Coconut Oil: For a tropical twist, use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil.
- Almond Milk: Replace regular milk with almond milk for a dairy-free option.
- Brown Sugar: For a deeper flavor, use brown sugar instead of white in the crumb topping.
- Add Nuts: Toss in chopped walnuts or almonds for a crunchy texture.
👉How to Make Ube Muffins
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, cream together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or electric stand mixer. Beat in the milk, ube extract and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Unite the Wet and Dry: In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (sugar, eggs, milk, and vegetable oil) until well combined. Gently add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) to the wet mixture and mix until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough muffins.
- Fill first: Divide about ¼ cup of the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. This fills the cups about one-quarter full.
- Ube Fillings: Place a generous tablespoon of ube halaya in the center of each muffin cup, on top of the first layer of batter. Don't worry about spreading it perfectly.
- Top it Off: Carefully spoon the remaining batter over the ube halaya filling in each muffin cup, filling the cups almost to the top.
- Crumb Topping (Optional): If using, in a small bowl, combine the flour, coconut flakes and sugar with a fork. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the muffin batter in each cup.
- Bake! Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy! Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Remember: Don't overfill the muffin cups, leaving a little space at the top for them to rise during baking.
📖Variations
Here are some delicious variations you can try for your Ube Muffin recipe:
- Ube Coconut Muffins: Add ½ cup of shredded coconut to the batter and sprinkle some extra shredded coconut on top before baking for a delightful coconutty taste and texture.
- Ube Cream Cheese Muffins: For a savory twist, try a cheese swirl! Prepare a mixture of ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese with 1 tablespoon of softened cream cheese. After filling the muffin cups ¼ full with batter, dollop a teaspoon of the cheese mixture in the center instead of the ube halaya. Top with remaining batter and bake.
- Mini Ube Muffins: Love bite-sized treats? This recipe easily adapts to mini muffin tins. Line a mini muffin pan with liners and fill each cup about ¾ full with batter (depending on your pan size, this recipe might yield around 12-16 mini muffins). Reduce the baking time to 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Chocolate Ube Muffins: Mix chocolate chips into the batter for a rich, chocolatey twist.
- Ube Pandan Muffins: Combine ube extract with pandan extract for a delicious fusion of flavors.
- Calamansi and Matcha Muffins: For a refreshing twist, try my Calamansi Muffin and Matcha Muffin Recipe—a zesty and earthy combo that's sure to surprise and delight!
What to Serve with Ube Muffins?
- Hot Coffee or Tea: The rich flavor of coffee or the soothing warmth of tea pairs perfectly with these sweet muffins. ☕
- Ube Ice Cream: Double up on the ube flavor by serving these muffins with a scoop of creamy ube ice cream.
- Fresh Fruit: Serve these muffins with fresh fruit like berries or mangoes for a light and refreshing side.
- Whipped Cream: A dollop of whipped cream on top makes these muffins feel extra indulgent.
- Condensed Milk: Drizzle some sweetened condensed milk over the muffins for added richness.
🔪Equipment
For this recipe, you'll need a standard muffin pan (8 cups) and some everyday kitchen tools like mixing bowls, a whisk, and a spoon. Parchment paper liners for the muffin pan are recommended, but not essential.
👍Storage
Store your cooled Ube Muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for optimal freshness. For longer storage, you can freeze them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Top Tip
To prevent uneven baking and potential burning in a 12-cup muffin pan with only 8 muffins, fill the empty cups with 1 tablespoon of water each.
Recipe FAQ
There are a few possibilities:
Overmixing: Overmixing the batter can lead to dry and tough muffins. Mix the wet and dry ingredients just until combined.
Overbaking: Check your muffins a few minutes before the recommended baking time. Once a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, they're done!
Ube has a mildly sweet, nutty flavor with hints of vanilla and a creamy texture.
Ube is a type of purple yam native to the Philippines, known for its sweet flavor and vibrant color.
Ube extract is made from concentrated ube flavoring combined with food coloring to enhance both the taste and color.
Ube’s unique flavor is a combination of sweetness, nuttiness, and creamy texture, making it irresistible in desserts.
Ube is native to the Philippines and is a popular ingredient in many traditional Filipino desserts.
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📋 Recipe
Ube Muffin
Equipment
- 1 muffin pan
- 8 muffin liners
Ingredients
Muffin Base
- 1½ cup All-purpose Flour
- ¾ cup White Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspooon Salt
- ⅓ cup Oil Canola ,Avocado or Vegetable Oil
- 1 Whole Egg
- ⅓ cup Milk Whole, 1%, 2% or anything similar will work
- ½ cup Ube Halaya. Try our homemade recipe or use the store-bought ones in jars
- 2 teaspoon Ube extract
Crumb Topping
- ⅓ cup All Purpose FLour
- ½ cup White Sugar
- ¼ cup Butter
- ¼ cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, cream together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or electric stand mixer. Beat in the milk, ube extract and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Unite the Wet and Dry: In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (sugar, eggs, milk, and vegetable oil) until well combined. Gently add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) to the wet mixture and mix until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough muffins.
- Fill first: Divide about ¼ cup of the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. This fills the cups about one-quarter full.
- Ube Fillings: Place a generous tablespoon of ube halaya in the center of each muffin cup, on top of the first layer of batter. Don't worry about spreading it perfectly.
- Top it Off: Carefully spoon the remaining batter over the ube halaya filling in each muffin cup, filling the cups almost to the top.
- Crumb Topping (Optional): If using, in a small bowl, combine the flour, coconut flakes and sugar with a fork. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the muffin batter in each cup.
- Bake! Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy! Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- Sift your dry ingredients to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth batter.
- Don’t overmix the batter; stir just until combined to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture.
- For a crispier crumb topping, bake the muffins on the middle rack of the oven.
- Let the muffins cool slightly before serving for the best flavor and texture.
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