Ube Brownies (Printable)
Vibrant purple brownies blending nutty ube with rich chocolate swirls
# What You Need:
→ Ube Mixture
01 - 1 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Brownie Base
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp baking powder
→ Chocolate Swirl
09 - 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and ube halaya until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, whisking until fully incorporated and the batter is glossy.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder to aerate and remove lumps.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the ube mixture, taking care not to overmix to maintain fudgy texture.
06 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate with 2 tablespoons of butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
07 - Spread the ube brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan. Dollop the melted chocolate mixture on top in several spots, then use a skewer or knife to swirl it into the batter for a marbled effect.
08 - Bake for 32–36 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and slicing into squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The ube adds this incredible nutty, vanilla-like sweetness that makes chocolate taste like chocolate again but better somehow
- These brownies strike that perfect balance between fudgy and cakey, staying moist for days if they last that long
02 -
- Underbaking slightly is your friend here—these continue setting as they cool, and nobody wants a dry ube brownie
- The swirl looks prettiest if you don't overwork it, just a few confident strokes through the batter
03 -
- If your ube mixture feels too thick to whisk smoothly, warm it slightly in the microwave for about 15 seconds first
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted chocolate from seizing when you add the eggs