Decadent Hawaiian Guava Cake
A rich and flavorful Hawaiian Guava Cake made with guava nectar and topped with a creamy glaze.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking pan
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
- 1 cup Guava Nectar or Guava Juice (for the batter)
- 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup Coconut Oil (melted)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Glaze
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 2 ½ cups Guava Nectar or Guava Juice (for the glaze)
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
- ¼ cup Water (for slurry)
- 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, coconut oil, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, combine guava nectar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the Cool Whip over the top, then pour the glaze over.
- Garnish with sweetened coconut flakes before serving.
Notes
You can use fresh guava puree for a more intense flavor. Adjust sweetness according to your preference.