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Slice of Hawaiian Guava Cake with cream and jelly topping.

Hawaiian Guava Cake

This Hawaiian Guava Cake combines guava flavor with a creamy layer and a sweet, fruity glaze, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Keyword: cake with cream cheese, Dessert, easy dessert, guava cake, hawaiian cake, Hawaiian Guava Cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
chill: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 416kcal
Cost: $8

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 strawberry cake mix box mix for convenience
  • 1 ⅓ cups guava nectar or guava juice for a tropical flavor
  • 3 eggs large at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil room temperature liquid form

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened for smooth consistency
  • ⅓ cup sugar granulated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed for lightness

For the Guava Gel Topping:

  • 2 cups guava nectar or guava juice adds flavor to glaze
  • ½ cup sugar granulated
  • ¼ cup cornstarch for thickening the glaze
  • 3 tablespoons water to mix with cornstarch to create slurry

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven and prepare the cake batter.
  • Pour the batter into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and bake according to the package instructions.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until fluffy.
  • Add sugar and vanilla to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
  • Gently fold in the Cool Whip and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • In a saucepan, combine guava juice and sugar, and bring to a boil.
  • In a small bowl, make a slurry by mixing cornstarch and water.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cornstarch slurry.
  • Return the saucepan to heat and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  • Let the guava gel cool, then refrigerate it to thicken further.
  • Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the top.
  • Finally, top with the guava gel and refrigerate until serving.

Notes

This tropical treat brings together the flavors of guava and cream cheese in a fun and easy-to-make cake. A must-try for anyone who loves fruity desserts!

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 371IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg