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Hawaiian Guava Cake

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A delightful tropical cake made with strawberry cake mix and guava nectar, topped with a creamy glaze and sweetened coconut flakes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
  • 1 cup Guava Nectar or Guava Juice
  • 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/2 cups Guava Nectar or Guava Juice (for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Water (for slurry)
  • 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Mix the cake batter in a large bowl: combine strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, room temperature eggs, melted coconut oil, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  4. Prepare the glaze: In a saucepan, combine 2 1/2 cups guava nectar and 1/2 cup sugar over medium heat. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the boiling mixture until thickened.
  5. Glaze the cake: Once cooled, poke holes in the top and pour the glaze over, allowing it to soak in.
  6. Spread thawed Cool Whip over the glazed cake and sprinkle with sweetened coconut flakes.

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and allow the cake to cool completely before glazing.

Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/hawaiian-guava-cake/