Description
Hawaiian Guava Cake is a delightful tropical dessert that combines the sweet flavors of strawberry and guava in a moist, flavorful cake. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and drizzled with a vibrant guava glaze, this cake is not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious. Perfect for celebrations, gatherings, or just a sweet indulgence at home, this Hawaiian treat transports you to paradise with every bite. Whether you’re hosting a luau or simply craving something unique, this easy-to-make cake will surely impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Strawberry Cake Mix (15 oz)
- 1 1/2 cups Guava Nectar or Juice
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup Coconut Oil (liquid)
- 10 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix with guava nectar, eggs, and coconut oil. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip gently.
- For the glaze, heat guava nectar with sugar in a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water and add to the pan until thickened.
- Once cooled, spread cream cheese mixture over the cake and drizzle glaze on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg