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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 150°C/ 300°F fan forced
Step 2
Line the bottom of a 6-inch cake tin
Step 3
In a medium-sized bowl whisk the egg yolks, milk, vegetable oil, cornstarch and ube extract together
Step 4
Sift in the flour and whisk until just combined
Step 5
In another bowl whip the egg whites until foamy
Step 6
Add the sugar and whip at medium speed until stiff peaks
Step 7
In three additions fold the meringue into the egg yolk mixture, being careful not to deflate the bubbles
Step 8
Transfer the batter to the cake tin
Step 9
Fill a larger baking tray with 1cm of boiling water and place the cake tin in the tray
Step 10
Bake for 60 minutes, or until it springs back when touched
Step 11
Once cooled run a knife around the edge of the cake tin and invert the pan
Step 12
Wrap in cling wrap and place in the fridge until assembly
Step 13
Combine the cream, sugar, and ube extract in a large bowl and whisk until medium stiff peaks.
Step 14
Reserve in the fridge until assembly
Step 15
Cut the cake into four equal layers
Step 16
Place a cake layer on a turn table and spread over a layer of cream
Step 17
Top with another sheet of sponge
Step 18
Repeat and cover with the remaining two layers of sponge
Step 19
Using a palette knife spread cover the cake in a thin layer of cream, spinning the turntable as you go to create a smooth finish
Step 20
Place the remaining cream in a piping bag fitted with a French star tip and pipe a border around the edge of the cake
Step 21
Decorate with sprinkles and place in the fridge to set for 1-2 hours before enjoying