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Hawaiian Guava Cake

Tropical Hawaiian Guava Cake for Your Next Celebration

This Hawaiian Guava Cake blends luscious guava and strawberries into a moist dessert perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix can substitute with white or yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup Guava Nectar or Juice can swap with any favorite tropical juice
  • 3 large Eggs (room temperature) helps with mixing in batter
  • ½ cup Coconut Oil (melted) can use vegetable oil if necessary
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature) helps it blend smoothly
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar no substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract using pure vanilla will yield best taste
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch essential for glossy finish
  • ½ cup Water used to create a slurry
For the Topping
  • 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed) or consider homemade whipped cream
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes optional for presentation

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with coconut oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, and melted coconut oil. Beat until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add vanilla extract.
  4. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the cake batter gently.
  5. Pour the combined batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. For the glaze, combine guava nectar, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until thickened.
  7. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir into the glaze until smooth.
  8. Once cooled, pour the glaze over the cake, add Cool Whip, and sprinkle with coconut flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. For longer storage, wrap in plastic and freeze for up to 2 months.

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