Description
Hawaiian guava cake brings tropical sweetness to classic dessert lovers. Moist layers infused with fruity guava puree create a luscious celebration of Pacific island flavors you’ll crave with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) guava nectar or guava juice
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) water
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven according to cake mix package instructions, ensuring optimal baking conditions for the Hawaiian-inspired dessert.
- Batter Creation: Blend cake mix, guava juice, eggs, and coconut oil in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Baking Process: Pour the mixed batter into a 9×13 inches baking dish, spreading evenly, and bake as directed on the package, watching carefully to prevent excessive browning.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Whip cream cheese using an electric mixer, gradually adding sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Gently fold in whipped topping to create a luxurious, creamy texture, then refrigerate to maintain consistency.
- Guava Gel Topping: Combine guava juice and sugar in a saucepan, bringing to a boil. Prepare a cornstarch slurry by whisking cornstarch with water until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in the slurry, then return to heat and boil for one minute to activate thickening properties.
- Cake Assembly: Once the cake has cooled to room temperature, spread the chilled cream cheese layer evenly across the surface. Pour the cooled guava gel over the cream cheese layer, creating an appealing final touch.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate the Hawaiian Guava Cake for a minimum of one hour to allow flavors to meld and layers to set completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Juice Selection: Use fresh guava juice for authentic Hawaiian flavor and vibrant taste.
- Mixing Technique: Blend cake ingredients thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure even texture.
- Temperature Control: Monitor oven temperature closely to avoid over or under-baking the cake base.
- Chilling Importance: Refrigerate each layer separately to maintain structural integrity and enhance flavor development.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg