⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total Time: 16 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 cup Ube halaya (purple yam paste)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Desiccated coconut
• For dusting Powdered sugar

📖 Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ube halaya, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. This is where your arm muscles will get a workout! Don't skip the vanilla -- it really enhances the flavor.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. Overmixing will lead to tough donuts.
3. Once the batter is ready, gently fold in the desiccated coconut. Try not to manhandle the batter too much; you want to preserve its delicate fluffiness. Now, this is crucial to donut perfection!
4. Heat your doughnut pan or deep fryer. If using a doughnut pan, preheat it to 350°F (175°C). If using a deep fryer, heat the oil to 375°F (190°C). (Safety first, people!)
5. Carefully fill each donut mold about halfway full with batter. Don't overload them; they will puff up!
6. Cook the donuts for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. If using a deep fryer, cook for about 1-2 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown. Keep an eye on them like a hawk! No burnt donuts allowed.
7. Once cooked, remove the donuts from the pan and place them on a wire rack to cool completely. This is important, so be patient.
8. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with your favorite glaze. Get creative! Sprinkles, chocolate sauce... the sky is the limit!
9. For an extra special touch, sprinkle some extra desiccated coconut over the powdered sugar, for that extra textural dimension. Mmm, coconut goodness!
10. Serve and enjoy these delightful ube donuts, while still warm, if possible. These are seriously addictive!

📝 Notes

• Make sure your ube halaya is smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, you may need to add a tablespoon or two of milk or water to thin it out.
• For best results, use a good quality doughnut pan. But if you don't have one, a deep fryer works perfectly fine as well! Just watch them closely. Safety first!