Brazo de Ube @ La Paz Bakeshop

Doc M and I went to La Paz on the last day of our Ilo Ilo trip (December 2, 2014). After visiting La Paz Church, we headed to La Paz Market where the original store of Deco's Batchoy is located. I will write about our Deco experience later.

I've read in one of the blogs about the ube brazo, which I have completely forgotten during our trip. However, after our craving for the original batchoy and we were about to jump in the cab, I noticed the bakeshop beside Deco's. Being the curious bee that I am, I told Doc M that I'd look around. La Paz Bakeshop do not have doors as it is an open shop. Upon stepping in, I immediately saw the display the rolls of ube brazo and brazo de mercedes. 

I have mentioned from the previous blog how I love ube halaya. Without thinking twice, I knew I had to buy and bring one home to Manila. In as much as I wanted to get a whole roll, it would be difficult to bring it on the plane given that we already have several bags to carry. I also didn't want to check-in our luggages. Not only that it will cost us about P500.00, but it would also be a hassle to wait for luggages upon arrival to the airport. Lately Doc M and I have been travelling light.

Anyway, I brought home half roll for only P250.00. As you can see from the photo, it's fluffy and big so just by looking at it, you'd agree that the amount that I paid was worth it.

Upon arriving home, I didn't wait long until I took a slice. Only then that I realized that the filling was made of pure ubeng halaya, which was rich and authentic (pure ube) when it comes to taste. It was indeed heaven!

A slice would be enough to meet a sweet craving. It was delicious, but too sweet. Taking in more will already be taking you to the "umay" factor.

After tasting it, I can say that it was truly worth it. This is definitely a must-buy pasalubong from Ilo-Ilo.

A closer look on how sinful it is!

*** There is already a bakeshop in Manila called Baker's Table, creating Ube Brazo. I got 1 last December 2014 given by my boss, but I can't retrieve the photo from my camera. As soon as I got the pic, I will post it here as an update and will try to write about it as well.

Their version though is much smaller, and the halayang ube didn't taste as authentic as how La Paz bakeshop's version does. It is also a bit pricey at P400++ for half roll.