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Authentic Hawaiian Guava Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist slice of pink layered hawaiian guava cake with thick white cream cheese frosting on a small plate.
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Make a moist, tropical Hawaiian Guava Cake from scratch. This recipe features real guava flavor and is topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup guava puree or jam (high-quality recommended)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • For the Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons guava puree or jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk, guava puree, and sour cream until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar until incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of guava puree until the frosting is light and spreadable.
  11. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost and stack the layers. Serve this delicious fruit cake from scratch.

Notes

  • If you cannot find pure guava puree, use a high-quality guava jam, ensuring you strain out any large seeds if desired.
  • For an extra tropical flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the milk with pineapple juice.
  • This cake stays moist for several days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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