Description
A moist and flavorful Hawaiian Guava Cake topped with a delicious guava glaze and whipped cream frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 cup guava puree (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup guava puree (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine guava puree and granulated sugar over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir it into the guava mixture.
- Cook until slightly thickened and glossy. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Once the cake has cooled, gently poke small holes across the surface using a fork. Pour the guava glaze evenly over the cake.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the guava puree until smooth and lightly pink.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the glazed cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before adding the glaze for better absorption.
- This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg