Add a taste of the Philippines to your favorite cookies, brownies, cakes, breads, and more with the first-ever baking cookbook dedicated to the yam called UBE!

Ube, a purple yam originating from the Philippines, is totally unique—it is flavorful, sweet, nutty, and, best of all, bright purple. Its one-of-a-kind flavor and showstopping color have made it the trendiest ingredient in baked goods and desserts in Asia and around the world. Now, with over 50 beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow recipes, award-winning baker Henry Awayan offers his traditional childhood favorites as well as brand-new creations in The Ube Baking Book, including:

• Ube Halaya (Filipino jam)


• Lola’s Coffee Cake with Ube Crumble Topping


• Traditional Halo-Halo with Ube Ice Cream


• Ultraviolet Bavarian Cream


• Gluten-Free Ube Mochi Pancakes


• Lilac Milk Bread


• And more!

Perfect for fans of Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Pancake and Waffle Mix or home chefs of all levels, this book will add a pop of color to your baking game.