Posted On: July 16th 2025, 10:04 pm
Introducing - The Ube Baking Book by Henry Awayan!
Chef & Baker Henry Awayan, founder of Alameda’s award-winning Whisk Cake Creations, brings his passion for Filipino flavors to the world of baking. From his first cake at age 10 to mastering wedding and specialty cakes at the renowned Katrina Rozelle Pastries & Desserts, Henry’s journey has been one of dedication, skill, and love for the craft.
His recent visit to the Philippines has depended his connection to Ube, inspiring this vibrant collection of recipes. 💜🇵🇭
Henry not only specializes in cakes - he loves ice cream as well! Having worked for over a decade at the Alameda institution, Tucker’s Ice Cream, he brought his expertise from Penn State’s Ice Cream course to develop exciting ice cream flavors, including Macapuno, Mango, and Ube
As a chef & baker who has been featured on Food Network, Henry shares his expertise in creating stunning and delicious Ube inspired treats.
The Ube Baking Book arrives September 30th, published by Ulysses Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster. Preorder now at your local bookstore or online.
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