Description
Hawaiian Guava Cake is a tropical dessert that brings the flavors of paradise to your table. This easy-to-make cake combines sweet guava nectar with a luscious cream cheese layer, all topped with a vibrant guava glaze. Its delightful blend of strawberry cake mix and creamy textures makes it perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to summer gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create this visually stunning and delicious treat that’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- Strawberry Cake Mix (15 oz)
- Guava Nectar (1 ½ cups)
- Eggs (3)
- Coconut Oil (1/3 cup)
- Cream Cheese (10 oz)
- Granulated Sugar (1 cup total for layers)
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
- Cool Whip (8 oz)
- Cornstarch (4 tbsp)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, and coconut oil. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the cream cheese layer, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip gently.
- Once the cake cools completely, spread the cream cheese mixture over the top.
- For the guava glaze, combine guava nectar, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Allow to cool slightly before pouring over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg