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Decadent Hawaiian Guava Cake: A Slice of Paradise Recipe

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This Decadent Hawaiian Guava Cake offers a tropical twist on a classic strawberry cake, layered with a rich cream cheese topping and a luscious guava gel glaze. Perfectly moist and bursting with the flavors of guava nectar, this dessert is finished with sweetened coconut flakes for a delightful island-inspired treat.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
  • 1 cup Guava Nectar or Guava Juice
  • 3 large Eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil, melted

For the Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed

For the Guava Gel

  • 2 1/2 cups Guava Nectar or Guava Juice
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Water (for slurry)

Optional Topping

  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray to prepare for the cake batter.
  2. Mix Cake Batter: In a mixer, combine the strawberry cake mix, guava nectar or juice, room temperature eggs, and melted coconut oil. Blend on low speed for 30 seconds, then scrape the bowl sides and beat on medium-high for 2 minutes until mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the greased baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  4. Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and transfer it to a wire cooling rack. Allow it to cool completely before adding any toppings.
  5. Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Beat the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until well incorporated. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until combined. Refrigerate this mixture until ready to use.
  6. Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the top. Place the cake back in the refrigerator to chill and set the cream cheese layer.
  7. Make Guava Gel: In a saucepan, combine 2 1/2 cups of guava nectar and 1/2 cup sugar, bringing it to a gentle boil over low heat. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the boiling guava mixture and continue to cook for about 1 minute until the liquid thickens into a glossy gel.
  8. Cool Guava Gel: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the guava gel cool completely, ideally in the refrigerator, so it firms up before glazing the cake.
  9. Glaze the Cake: Pour the cooled guava gel over the cream cheese layer on the cake, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
  10. Chill and Garnish: Refrigerate the glazed cake until ready to serve. Just before serving, garnish the cake with sweetened coconut flakes for a tropical finish.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth batter and frosting.
  • Guava nectar or juice can be found at specialty or international markets.
  • Check cake doneness with a toothpick to avoid overbaking and dryness.
  • The guava gel must be cool before glazing to prevent melting the cream cheese layer.
  • Use sweetened coconut flakes for garnish to add texture and authentic Hawaiian flavor.

Keywords: Hawaiian Guava Cake, Tropical Cake, Strawberry Cake Mix Recipe, Guava Gel Glaze, Cream Cheese Layer, Coconut Flakes, Summer Dessert

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