Guava Cake
Indulge in the tropical allure of Guava Cake, a dessert that combines tender, buttery cake with the vibrant sweetness of guava. This recipe features a moist, soft crumb subtly infused with guava juice and optionally tinted with a beautiful pink hue. Topped with a tangy-sweet glaze made from melted guava paste, powdered sugar, and cream cheese, each bite is a perfect balance of fruity and creamy flavors. Perfect for celebrations or as an exotic treat for everyday indulgence, this cake is easy to bake and delightfully unique. Whether served as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream, Guava Cake is a showstopper that brings a taste of the tropics right to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 1 cup guava juice (unsweetened)
- 3 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup guava paste, melted
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Mix 1/3 of the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, followed by half of the milk. Alternate mixing in the remaining dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
Stir in the guava juice and red food coloring (if desired) to give the batter a light pink hue. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together melted guava paste, powdered sugar, and cream cheese until smooth.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the guava glaze evenly over the top of the cake with a spatula.
Slice into squares or rectangles, and serve. Enjoy this sweet and tropical treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.8 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.3 g | 612% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1086 mg | 362% | |
| Sodium | 2802 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 731.8 g | 266% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 527.4 g | ||
| Protein | 58.0 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 458 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1244 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
