Decadent Hawaiian Guava Cake: A Slice of Paradise
A moist, tender cake infused with sweet-tart guava puree and topped with a glossy guava-lime glaze. This tropical dessert is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes cooling)
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Baking, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup guava puree
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup guava jelly
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup guava puree (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Combine 1 cup guava puree and buttermilk.
- Add dry ingredients to butter mixture alternately with guava mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For glaze: Melt guava jelly and water in a saucepan. Whisk with powdered sugar, 1/4 cup guava puree, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour glaze over cooled cake. Let set before serving.
Notes
For a more intense guava flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon guava extract to the glaze. The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.