Hawaiian Guava Cake
Hawaiian Guava Cake is a tropical treat that brings the sweetness of guava and the delightful flavor of strawberry cake to your dessert table. This moist and flavorful cake, topped with a luscious glaze and airy Cool Whip, is perfect for summer gatherings or any celebration. Its vibrant colors and rich taste will impress your guests while being simple enough for beginners to create. A true island-inspired dessert, this cake is destined to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
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)
- 2 1/2 cups Guava Nectar or Juice (for glaze)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, guava nectar or juice, eggs, melted coconut oil, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, combine guava nectar or juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened.
- Once the cake is cool, pour the glaze over it, top with Cool Whip, and sprinkle sweetened coconut flakes on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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