Description
A delightful Tropical Hawaiian Guava Cake topped with creamy frosting and a luscious guava glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup guava nectar (unsweetened)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A few drops red or pink food coloring (optional)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (as needed)
- 2 cups guava nectar
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch (mixed with ¼ cup water)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix cake mix, guava nectar, oil, eggs, vanilla, and food coloring until smooth.
- Pour into pans and bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before assembling.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Add heavy cream until desired texture is reached.
- In a saucepan, bring guava nectar and sugar to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened and glossy. Remove from heat, add lemon juice, and let cool slightly.
- Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with a layer of creamy frosting. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the outside lightly.
- Pour cooled guava glaze over the top, letting it drip beautifully down the sides. Decorate with whipped cream swirls, tropical fruit slices, or edible flowers if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the guava nectar is unsweetened for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream in the frosting for desired consistency.
- For a more vibrant color, add more food coloring as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg