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Close-up of a plated slice of Hawaiian Guava Cake with a pink gelatin top layer and a white cream cheese middle layer, served on a white plate with a silver fork, with more cake slices on a rectangular plate and fresh guavas in the background.

Hawaiian Guava Cake

A tropical delight, this guava cake features a soft strawberry base, creamy whipped cream cheese layer, and a shiny guava gel topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Tropical
Calories: 416
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix any brand
  • 1 ⅓ cups guava nectar or guava juice, room temp
  • 3 large eggs room temp
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil liquid, room temp
For the cream cheese layer:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar or adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz whipped topping thawed, e.g., Cool Whip
For the guava gel topping:
  • 2 cups guava nectar or guava juice
  • ½ cup sugar adjust sweetness as desired
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, and coconut oil. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
  3. Pour the batter into a 9×13-inch glass baking dish and bake following the cake mix package directions, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until fluffy using a hand mixer.
  5. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined. refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups guava nectar and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  7. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
  8. Remove the guava mixture from heat and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Return to heat and bring to a boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly until thickened.
  9. Cool the guava gel in the refrigerator until set.
  10. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.
  11. Pour the guava gel over the cream cheese layer and smooth evenly.
  12. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  13. Serve chilled, slicing into 12 portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 338mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 371IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is best chilled before serving so the cream cheese layer sets and the guava gel shines. Perfect for summer parties or tropical-themed treats.

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