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Guava Strawberry Cake

A delightful and tropical cake that combines strawberry cake mix with guava nectar, topped with a creamy frosting and a tangy guava glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix (Duncan Hines Signature Strawberry Supreme recommended)
  • 1 cup Guava Nectar or Juice (Kerns, Jumex, or Goya preferred)
  • 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Liquid Coconut Oil (or vegetable oil)
Frosting and Glaze Ingredients
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (or almond extract)
  • 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Flakes (optional) For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 13 x 9 baking dish with vegetable spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, and liquid coconut oil. Mix on low for 30 seconds, scrape down the sides, and beat on medium high for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 24-26 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting and Glazing
  1. For frosting, beat the cream cheese until fluffy, then add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well. Fold in Cool Whip and refrigerate.
  2. For guava glaze, combine guava nectar and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a low boil. Make a slurry with cornstarch and water, add to the mixture, and cook for another minute until thickened. Cool.
Assembly
  1. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cake and drizzle with guava glaze. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Serve cold or slightly chilled for the best contrast between the creamy topping and the sponge. Optionally garnish with coconut flakes. Keep it refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.