Amie’s Perfect Yema Cake

Yema Cake is a popular Filipino dessert that combines the flavors of a classic sponge cake with sweet and creamy yema frosting. It is a delicious and indulgent treat loved by many in the Philippines.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Amie’s Perfect Yema Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Filipino Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2960

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• For the Cake:
• 1.5 cup - All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon - Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon - Salt
• 0.5 cup - Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup - White sugar
• 5 - Egg yolks
• 0.5 cup - Evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon - Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon - Lemon zest, grated
• For the Yema Frosting:
• 1 can - Condensed milk
• 5 - Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoon - Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon - Vanilla extract
• - Grated cheese, for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the yema frosting. In a saucepan, combine the condensed milk, egg yolks, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the yema frosting evenly over the top.
11. Sprinkle grated cheese on top as desired.
12. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
13. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 370kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.