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, meaning "tuber" in Tagalog, is a purple yam originating from the Philippines. Ube is totally unique--it is flavorful, sweet, nutty, and 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 the first ube-dedicated baking book, you can make your own violet and exceptional creations. 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, including: Ube Halaya (Filipino jam) Ube Brownies with White Chocolate Chips Traditional Halo-Halo with Ube Ice Cream Ube Bavarian Cream Gluten-Free Ube Mochi Pancakes Ube 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.