Description
A flavorful and moist Hawaiian cake made with guava and cream cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix (or gluten-free cake mix)
- 1 cup Guava Nectar or Guava Juice (fresh preferred)
- 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (or vegetable oil)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (or almond extract)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (dairy-free alternative if desired)
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch (or arrowroot)
- 1/2 cup Water (for slurry)
- 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes (or unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the guava nectar, coconut oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Blend well until smooth.
- Add the strawberry cake mix gradually into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fluffy in a separate bowl.
- Fold the cream cheese mixture gently into the cake batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Cook on low heat until thickened. Allow cooling slightly, then fold into the Cool Whip.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, spreading a layer of the Cool Whip mixture on top, and then placing the second layer on top.
- Press sweetened coconut flakes onto the sides and top of the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Make sure to use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for better texture. Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg