Hawaiian Guava Cake Recipe
The Hawaiian Guava Cake Recipe is sweet, soft and full of tropical flavor. It is very popular in Hawaii. This cake has a light sponge base with creamy guava topping.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup guava juice or nectar
For Guava Topping:
- 2 cups guava juice
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup sugar
For Cream Layer:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking pan with oil or butter. You can also use parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix well using a whisk. This helps the ingredients spread evenly in the batter.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. This will help create a soft and moist cake texture.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixture
- Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix gently using a spatula. Do not overmix. Add guava juice and stir until smooth batter forms.
Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spread evenly. Bake for about 30 minutes. Check with a toothpick. If clean, the cake is ready to cool.
Make Guava Topping
- In a saucepan, mix guava juice, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook on medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens into a smooth glaze.
Prepare Cream Layer
- In a bowl, beat heavy cream, cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix until light and fluffy. This creates a rich and smooth cream topping.
Assemble the Cake
- Once the cake is cool, spread the cream layer evenly on top. Then pour the guava topping over it. Chill for one hour before serving.
Notes
- Use good quality guava juice for best flavor.
- Do not overbake the cake to keep it soft.
- Chill the cake before serving for better texture.
- Beat cream until fluffy but not too stiff.
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.