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Hawaiian Guava Cake

A tropical, decadent cake made with strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, and topped with cream cheese frosting and guava glaze, evoking the essence of a beach vacation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Tropical
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
  • 1 cup Guava Nectar or Guava Juice For the batter
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil Melted
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Thawed
For the Guava Glaze
  • 2 1/2 cups Guava Nectar or Guava Juice For the glaze
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Water For slurry
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the box of strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, and melted coconut oil. Beat on medium speed until just blended, around 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
  1. While your cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a separate bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the Cool Whip gently.
Guava Glaze Preparation
  1. Next, prepare the guava glaze by combining guava nectar, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened, then create a slurry with the water and add it to the mixture. Allow to cool slightly.
Assembly
  1. Once your cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top.
  2. Drizzle the guava glaze over the frosted cake and finish with a sprinkle of sweetened coconut flakes.
  3. Slice, serve, and enjoy the flavors of Hawaii!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze individual slices for up to a month. For reheating, let it thaw in the fridge overnight or pop it in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. Consider adding a tablespoon of lime juice to the glaze for a tropical twist.