Ingredients for Easy Guava Cake
- Yellow Cake Mix
- 2 cups guava juice
- Eggs as specified on cake mix box
- Vegetable Oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Red food coloring (optional)
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How to Make Easy Guava Cake
- Preheat oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake batter according to the cake mix box instructions, substituting 1 1/3 cups of guava juice for the water called for.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake according to the cake mix box instructions.
- Once baked, let the cake cool completely in the pans before inverting onto a wire rack to cool further.
- While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until fully incorporated.
- Refrigerate the frosting until ready to use.
- Prepare the guava glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups guava juice and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup guava juice to form a slurry.
- Bring the guava juice and sugar mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in a few drops of red food coloring (optional) to adjust the color.
- Let the glaze cool completely.
- **To Assemble (for round layered cake):** Once the cake and frosting are completely cool, level the cakes if necessary.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of cream cheese frosting over the top, leaving a well in the center.
- Pour some of the cooled guava glaze into the well.
- Top with the second cake layer. Frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting and drizzle the remaining glaze over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting and glaze to set before serving.
- **To Assemble (for 9x13 inch cake):** Once the cake and frosting are completely cool, frost the entire cake with the cream cheese frosting. Pour the cooled guava glaze over the center of the frosted cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
149g
Fat
48g
Carbs
18g
