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Hawaiian Guava Cake

A delightful cake that captures the essence of summer with vibrant flavors of guava and a creamy frosting—a perfect treat for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Tropical
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Use Duncan Hines Signature Strawberry Supreme for best results.
  • 1 cup Guava Nectar or Juice Kern's, Jumex, or Goya are excellent choices.
  • 3 large Eggs Ensure they are room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Liquid Coconut Oil Can be replaced with vegetable oil.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Or almond extract for a twist.
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Thaw completely before mixing.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Water To create a slurry with cornstarch.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For the glaze.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Flakes Optional but recommended.

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, and coconut oil. Beat until smooth.
Bake the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into your greased pan and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  2. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting Preparation
  1. While the cake is cooling, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
  2. Add in the vanilla extract and mix in the Cool Whip gently.
Guava Glaze Preparation
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Heat over medium heat, adding in the remaining sugar until it dissolves.
  2. Pour in the guava nectar and stir until thickened.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Once the cake is cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  2. Drizzle the guava glaze over the frosting, letting it cascade down.
  3. Sprinkle with coconut flakes if desired.
Serving
  1. Cut into generous squares and serve at family gatherings or brunches.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze slices for up to a month. Always use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture.