Ube Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and slice the yams into inch thick slices. Transfer into a medium pan, rinse, then cover with cool water. Bring to boil and simmer until tender. Mash with a fork.
2. 2
   Crack eggs into a large bowl. Beat with a whisk until yellows and whites are combined.
3. 3
   Gradually add sugar and whisk until combined.
4. 4
   Add oil and whisk until combined. Add chopped macapuno, mashed yams and vanilla and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
5. 5
   Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
6. 6
   Add about a third of the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix to combine.
7. 7
   Add about one half of the buttermilk and mix to combined.
8. 8
   Repeat above, alternating flour and evaporated milk and ending with the flour mixture.
9. 9
   Scoop into cupcake papers about half to two-thirds full (depending on whether you want flat or domed cupcakes. Note that these cupcakes will don't shrink. Two-thirds full will result in domed cupcakes.).
10. 10
    Bake for 22-25 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean.