Delicious Easy Hawaiian Guava Cake (Printable View)

Strawberry cake with guava, cream cheese frosting, and glaze for a tropical dessert delight.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box strawberry cake mix (Duncan Hines Signature Strawberry Supreme recommended)
02 - 1 cup guava nectar or guava juice (Kern's, Jumex, or Goya)
03 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
04 - 1/2 cup liquid coconut oil or vegetable oil

→ Frosting

05 - 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
08 - 8 ounces whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

→ Guava Glaze

09 - 1 cup guava nectar or guava juice
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 - 1/2 cup water

→ Garnishing

13 - 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, and liquid coconut oil. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds, scrape the sides, then beat on medium-high for 2 minutes until smooth.
03 - Pour batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
04 - Transfer the baked cake to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before proceeding.
05 - In a separate mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well blended. Gently fold in thawed whipped topping until fully combined, then refrigerate the mixture.
06 - In a small saucepan, heat guava nectar and granulated sugar over medium heat until just simmering. In a separate bowl, stir cornstarch into water to form a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the hot guava mixture and continue cooking for 1 minute, or until thickened. Remove from heat and cool completely.
07 - Spread prepared cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Spoon or drizzle cooled guava glaze over the frosted cake.
08 - Refrigerate assembled cake until ready to serve. Just before serving, garnish with coconut flakes as desired.
09 - Slice into squares. Optionally drizzle with extra guava nectar for added tropical flavor.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Allow all dairy ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth frosting texture.

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