Description
Hawaiian Guava Cake is a tropical dessert that promises to delight your taste buds with its vibrant flavors. This luscious cake features a perfect blend of fruity guava and sweet strawberry, creating an irresistible treat that’s ideal for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or any festive occasion. Topped with a creamy Cool Whip layer and garnished with coconut flakes, this dessert not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on any dessert table. With straightforward preparation steps and minimal ingredients, you can bring a taste of the tropics right to your kitchen. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this enchanting Hawaiian Guava Cake!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
- 1 cup Guava Nectar or Juice
- 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 1/2 cups Guava Nectar (for glaze)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, melted coconut oil, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by heating guava nectar and sugar in a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add it once the nectar is warm until thickened.
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, pour the glaze over it and let it set before topping with Cool Whip and coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg