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Decadent Hawaiian Guava Cake

Decadent Hawaiian Guava Cake That'll Take You to Paradise

This Decadent Hawaiian Guava Cake brings tropical flavors and creamy goodness in every slice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 46 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix or gluten-free cake mix
  • 2.5 cups Guava Nectar or Guava Juice or similar fruit juices
  • 3 large Eggs or ¼ cup applesauce for egg-free option
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Oil melted; can substitute with vegetable oil
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 8 oz Cool Whip or coconut whipped cream
For the Guava Gel Glaze
  • 2.5 cups Guava Nectar or Guava Juice same substitutions as above
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar or honey
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 0.25 cup Water for slurry
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes optional

Equipment

  • 13 x 9 inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, and melted coconut oil. Mix on low for 30 seconds, then on medium-high for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 24-26 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  4. Remove the cake and let it cool in the pan for 30-45 minutes.
  5. Beat the cream cheese until fluffy, then add sugar and vanilla. Fold in the Cool Whip.
  6. In a saucepan, heat remaining guava nectar and sugar until boiling, then whisk in cornstarch slurry and boil for 1 minute until thick.
  7. Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled cake, then pour the guava gel on top.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and allow the cake to cool completely before adding layers.

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