Cristina's Ube Panna Cotta

Julliane's Ube Leche Flan

Jessiebon's Ube Dubai Chocolate Brownie

Kevyn's Ube Creme Brulee

7 Mile House is excited to host the 5th Annual Ube Bake Off in celebration of Filipino American History Month this October! We can’t wait to see what this year’s bakers serve up as their signature ube desserts with the winner crowned by YOU!

How Does The Ube Bake-Off Work?

Dine in anytime from during Ube Bake Off Week from Oct. 15-20. Reservations recommended HERE.
Order the Ube Bake-Off Sampler (DINE IN ONLY)
You will be served the Ube Bake-Off sampler with 4 competition desserts by our local bakers. Each order comes with 2 ballots.
Taste all the Ube Desserts and vote for your favorite.
Submit ballots to your server.
Winner will be announced on Oct. 23 at 7 Mile House and on social media
Winner gets to sell their Ube dessert at 7 Mile House!

RESERVE YOUR TABLE HERE

Who’s In The Competition?

UBE DUBAI CHOCOLATE BROWNIE by Jessiebon McNealy, @jessiebonappetite
Jessiebon and her husband launched their small-batch dessert business in Daly City earlier this year. Inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate dessert trend, their chewy brownies are topped with ube ganache, ube crumble, pistachios, and strawberries.

UBE LECHE FLAN by Julianne Zuniga, @loulouslecheflan
Julianne started her small business less than a year ago, naming it after her mom, Mary Lou, who passed down the original leche flan recipe. Her twist? Adding ube for a creamy, nostalgic take on a Filipino classic — it’s so good, it’s the only dessert on her menu.

UBE PANNA COTTA by Cristina Pejoro, @cristina_thebaker
Also returning from the 2025 Adobo Cookoff! Cristina’s go-to dessert has always been panna cotta — light, creamy, and perfectly portioned. Her version layers creamy ube and vanilla cream for a delicate, refreshing dessert after a big meal.

UBE CREME BRULEE by Kevyn Miyata, @kevo.actual
Back for another competition! (You might remember him from the 2025 Adobo Cookoff ) Kevyn’s go-to dessert has always been crème brûlée — this is his first ube version, blending vanilla and ube for a smooth, subtly sweet twist on a classic.

What does the winner receive?

The winner is crowned 7 Mile House Ube Bake Off Champ of the year and has the option to sell their ube desserts at 7 Mile in October and/or November! The winner also gets a 7 Mile $100 gift certificate, a feature on our blog and lots of social media exposure, not to mention the win is a great addition to your baking portfolio.

Offering your dessert at a popular local restaurant like 7 Mile House is a great way to put your name out there especially if you are starting a home-based business or are already selling at events and pop-ups! 2021 champ, Aleli Crutchfield, started her personal chef business during the pandemic. Her win at 7 Mile House has greatly contributed to the growth of her small business!

Why an Ube Bake Off?

Far from the obscure purple sweet yam it used to be, ube (read: ooh-bay) is having a moment in pop culture. Thanks in part to its IG-worthy hue, ube-flavored drinks, desserts and snacks have flooded timelines and taste buds simultaneously.

We’re big fans of ube here at 7 Mile House. In 2016, “7 Mile Mom” and pastry chef, Cleopatra Garcia, added this delicious offering to our dessert menu: ube cheesecake, even before ube got popular. Since then, it’s become wildly popular so why not hold a competition?