Hawaiian Guava Cake

Welcome to our tropical paradise! Today, we’re diving into a delectable dessert that will transport your taste buds straight to the Hawaiian islands – the Hawaiian Guava Cake. This cake is a perfect blend of fruity guava, creamy layers, and a refreshing tropical twist. Let’s get baking!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 strawberry cake mix
• 1 1/3 cups guava nectar or guava juice
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, room temperature (liquid)

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed

For the Guava Gel Topping:

• 2 cups guava nectar or guava juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water

Directions

1. Prepare the Cake

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven according to the directions on the cake mix package.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, guava nectar or juice, eggs, and coconut oil. Mix until well blended.
3. Bake: Pour the mixture into a 9×13 glass baking dish and bake according to the cake mix package directions. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer

1. Beat Cream Cheese: In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until it’s fluffy.
2. Add Sugar and Vanilla: Blend in the sugar and vanilla until smooth.
3. Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the Cool Whip until well combined.
4. Refrigerate: Place the mixture in the refrigerator until the cake has cooled and is ready to be assembled.

3. Prepare the Guava Gel Topping

1. Boil Guava Juice and Sugar: In a medium saucepan, bring the guava nectar or juice and sugar to a boil.
2. Make Slurry: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
3. Combine and Thicken: Remove the guava mixture from the heat and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Return to the heat, bring to a boil, and cook for one minute until thickened. Allow the mixture to cool in the refrigerator.

4. Assemble the Cake

1. Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.
2. Add Guava Gel Topping: Spread the cooled guava gel evenly over the cream cheese layer.
3. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes + chilling
• Calories: 330 kcal per serving
• Servings: 12 servings

Conclusion

This Hawaiian Guava Cake is a tropical delight that’s sure to impress. With its layers of fluffy cake, creamy filling, and fruity guava topping, it’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy a slice of paradise with every bite!

Feel free to share your experience making this cake or any variations you tried in the comments below. Aloha and happy baking!