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Decadent Hawaiian Guava Cake: A Slice of Paradise

  • Author: sarah
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful cake infused with bright guava flavor and a creamy topping, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
  • 1 cup Guava Nectar or Guava Juice (For batter)
  • 3 large Eggs (Room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (Melted)
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 8 oz Cool Whip (Thawed)
  • 2 1/2 cups Guava Nectar or Guava Juice (For glaze)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Water (For slurry)
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes (For garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare the pan with spray or parchment.
  2. Mix the cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, and melted coconut oil in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes.
  6. While the cake cools, beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the warm cake in an even layer.
  8. Chill the pan in the fridge for 30 minutes to set the cream cheese layer.
  9. In a small saucepan, combine 2 1/2 cups guava nectar and 1/2 cup sugar and warm over low heat.
  10. Mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry and stir it into the warm guava.
  11. Bring the glaze to a gentle simmer and cook until it thickens for 2 to 3 minutes.
  12. Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool until warm, not hot.
  13. Fold the Cool Whip into the cream cheese if you want a lighter top, or spread the Cool Whip on top of the cream cheese layer.
  14. Pour the warm guava glaze over the top of the cake, spreading gently to cover.
  15. Sprinkle the sweetened coconut flakes evenly over the glaze.
  16. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor and clean slices.
  17. Slice with a warm, clean knife and serve chilled.
  18. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

For a lighter touch, substitute half the coconut oil with applesauce and use light cream cheese and whipped topping.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Hawaiian cake, guava cake, dessert recipes

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