Description
Tropical Hawaiian guava cake brings luscious island flavors to your dessert table. Moist layers infused with sweet guava nectar and topped with creamy frosting create a delightful paradise slice you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups guava nectar or guava juice
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Warm the oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix packaging, ensuring precise preparation for the Hawaiian delight.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly combine the cake mix with guava juice, eggs, and coconut oil until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Transfer the blended batter into a 9×13 inches (23×33 centimeters) glass baking dish, carefully spreading it to create an even surface.
- Bake the cake according to the package instructions, monitoring closely to prevent over-browning.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the cream cheese layer by whipping cream cheese in a medium bowl using an electric mixer until light and airy.
- Gradually incorporate granulated sugar and pure vanilla extract into the cream cheese, mixing until fully integrated.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, creating a luxurious and creamy texture.
- Refrigerate the cream cheese layer to maintain its consistency and chill thoroughly.
- For the guava gel topping, combine guava juice and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by whisking cornstarch with a small amount of water until smooth and free of lumps.
- Remove the guava mixture from heat and slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry, ensuring even distribution.
- Return the saucepan to heat, bringing the mixture to a boil and cooking for exactly one minute to activate the thickening properties.
- Allow the guava gel to cool completely in the refrigerator, which will help it set to the perfect consistency.
- Once the cake has reached room temperature, spread the chilled cream cheese layer evenly across the surface.
- Carefully pour the cooled guava gel over the cream cheese layer, creating an attractive and appetizing topping.
- Refrigerate the assembled Hawaiian Guava Cake for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and layers to set before serving.
Notes
- Tropical Twist: This Hawaiian Guava Cake brings island flavors right to your dessert table with its vibrant guava-infused layers.
- Smart Baking Hack: Use the cake mix package directions for foolproof baking, ensuring perfectly moist results every time.
- Creamy Dream Layer: The cream cheese topping adds a luxurious, tangy richness that complements the sweet guava perfectly.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare each component in advance and assemble just before serving for maximum convenience and freshness.
- Gel Topping Secret: The homemade guava gel creates a gorgeous, glossy finish that makes this cake look professionally decorated.
- Texture Paradise: Expect a delightful contrast between the soft cake, creamy cheese layer, and smooth guava gel topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg