Description
Hawaiian Guava Cake is a tropical delight that combines the sweet taste of strawberries with the unique flavor of guava. This visually stunning dessert features a creamy layer of whipped cream and cream cheese atop a moist strawberry cake, all finished with a luscious guava glaze. Ideal for summer gatherings, birthdays, or simply as a treat for yourself, this cake promises to impress guests with its vibrant colors and delightful flavors. Whether you’re serving it at a barbecue or enjoying it at home, this cake is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Strawberry Cake Mix (15 oz)
- 1 ½ cups Guava Nectar or Guava Juice
- 3 Eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup Coconut Oil (liquid)
- 10 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 2 ½ cups Guava Nectar for Glaze
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- Sweetened Coconut Flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, and eggs. Add coconut oil and mix until well blended.
- Pour batter into greased 9×13 inch pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the cream layer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; then fold in Cool Whip.
- Spread cream mixture over cooled cake.
- For the glaze, heat guava nectar and sugar in a saucepan; thicken with cornstarch mixed with water.
- Pour glaze over cream layer and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg