Description
Hawaiian Guava Cake is a luscious tropical dessert that captures the essence of paradise in every bite. This delightful cake features a moist strawberry base infused with fresh guava nectar, layered with a rich cream cheese frosting, and topped with a sweet guava glaze. The vibrant colors and unique flavor combination make it an ideal centerpiece for any occasion, from birthdays to summer gatherings. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, this cake will impress your friends and family while transporting you straight to the Hawaiian Islands.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Strawberry Cake Mix (15 oz)
- 1 ½ cups Guava Nectar or Juice
- 3 large eggs
- â…“ cup Coconut Oil
- 10 oz Cream Cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 2 ½ cups Guava Nectar for glaze
- ½ cup granulated sugar for glaze
- 4 tbsp Cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, and coconut oil. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling.
- Beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; fold in Cool Whip.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cake.
- For the glaze, combine guava nectar, sugar, cornstarch mixed with water in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; cool slightly before pouring over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg