This 5 minute microwave ube cake recipe is born out of necessity. I am writing this post as I visit my childhood home in the Philippines where the kitchen is equipped with everything one would need to cook a Filipino feast but lack in baking essentials. I’m not gonna lie, even if there’s a complete... Read More The post 5 minute Microwave Ube Cake appeared first on AmusingMaria ..read more

These purple yam brownies are the easiest to make. Just put all the ingredients in the bowl and mix to create a fudge-y, dense, and rich brownie. Are these Ube Brownies? You can make them into Ube Brownies if you want to. I actually mixed in a few teaspoons of ube flavoring to the recipe... Read More The post White Chocolate Purple Yam Brownies appeared first on AmusingMaria ..read more

Ube Pancake is an easy recipe to make for breakfast, lunch, merienda (snack), or even dessert. The ingredients for deep Ube flavor is ube extract and ube jam (optional). You can use purple yam if you can’t find any jam. Just boil, mash the yams and mix in some sugar according to your taste. Create... Read More The post Ube Pancakes appeared first on AmusingMaria ..read more

Banana Bread falls under what we call “quick breads” which is heavier than a cake but a lot less fussy than bread dough. The recipe below is exactly what the title says simple one-bowl, moist, and easy to make. I would’ve tossed in the words “delicious” and “scrumptious” but you’ll have to bake this banana... Read More The post Simple One-Bowl Banana Bread – moist and easy to make appeared first on AmusingMaria ..read more

Time for freezer finds! I found a cup of frozen mangoes I stored a month ago. What’s the best use for leftover thawed mango? Mango Pie! Before we get started, an fyi: This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission when you make a purchase using my link. The main ingredients  for... Read More The post Mango Pie – mini fruit dessert pie appeared first on AmusingMaria ..read more

The eggs have disappeared. Luckily, no eggs are required for this Easy Homemade Pie Crust recipe.   We are currently living in weird times.  Grocery shelves are scant from necessities and one can easily tell who the hoarders are during check out.  I hope it calms down for all of us soon. I hope this... Read More The post Easy Homemade Pie Crust – buttery and flaky appeared first on AmusingMaria ..read more

(This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission when you make a purchase using my link.) This easy simple white cake – one layer cake is my new go to recipe.   It’s quick, tasty, and versatile.  I frosted the cake with luscious Yema and decorated with fresh grapes and berries.  Yema is... Read More The post Simple White Cake – one layer cake recipe appeared first on AmusingMaria ..read more

(This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission when you make a purchase using my link.) Yema Custard Frosting. The words just roll around your tongue like a bite of cake slathered in this decadent Filipino Style Dulce de Leche What is Yema? Yema is a condensed milk custard in the Philippines.... Read More The post Yema Frosting – Easy Filipino style Dulce de Leche appeared first on AmusingMaria ..read more

(This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link.) Get your baking bowls ready for these Ube Brownies – a simple and easy purple yam recipe.  It’s so deliciously delicious, it’ll knock your pastry hats off. Ooooh-Bae Brownies! These treats... Read More The post UBE Brownies – a simple and easy purple yam recipe appeared first on AmusingMaria ..read more

This Buko Pie – Filipino Coconut Dessert Pie Recipe – requires two recipes, the coconut filling (scroll down for the recipe) and the pie crust.  You can find the butter pie crust recipe here. Los Baños, Laguna.  The place to go to for hot springs and Buko Pie.  When the traffic in Manila was not... Read More The post Buko Pie – Filipino Coconut Dessert Pie appeared first on AmusingMaria ..read more