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Easy Ube Brownies with Gooey Molten Center

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These easy ube brownies with gooey molten center are the perfect combination of vibrant purple color and rich, fudgy texture. Made with ube extract and ube halaya, they deliver a nutty sweetness that pairs beautifully with chocolate, creating a dessert that’s both unexpected and comforting.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons ube extract
  • ¼ cup (80 g) ube halaya (ube jam)
  • ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ¼ cup (20 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup (85 g) white chocolate chips (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons ube halaya or softened cream cheese (for gooey center)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two opposite sides.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until just melted. Set aside to cool for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the sugar to the melted butter and whisk vigorously for about 1 minute until smooth and slightly thickened. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each, until the batter is glossy and pale. Whisk in the ube extract and ¼ cup ube halaya until the color is deep purple.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until no lumps remain.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. A few streaks of flour are okay. If using white chocolate chips, fold them in now.
  6. Set aside about ¼ cup of the batter in a small bowl. To the remaining batter, add 2 tablespoons of ube halaya (or softened cream cheese) and stir gently. Pour this ube-heavy batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Dollop the reserved plain batter on top in small spoonfuls. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl it into the top layer, creating a marbled effect.
  8. Bake for 22-25 minutes. The edges should be set and the top shiny and cracked, but the center should still jiggle when shaken. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes. The residual heat will set the gooey center.
  10. Use the parchment paper handles to lift the brownies out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into 9 or 16 squares, wiping the knife clean between cuts.

Notes

Don’t overbake—the center should still jiggle when you pull them out. Use room temperature eggs to prevent the butter from seizing. Let the brownies cool completely before cutting to avoid a gooey mess. For best results, use high-quality ube extract like Butterfly brand. The brownies taste even better the next day as the ube flavor deepens.

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