Ingredients for Guava Cake
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup guava paste
- Powdered Sugar
- Milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Guava Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch springform pan or ring mold.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in ½ cup unsweetened applesauce and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Spread 1 cup guava paste evenly over the batter, leaving a ½-inch border from the edges.
- Pour the remaining batter over the guava paste, spreading to cover.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze: Whisk together ½ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons guava juice (from the paste packaging), and 1-2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before releasing the springform. Pour the glaze over the warm cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving. The filling will be extremely hot immediately after baking.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
72 g
Sugar
1367g
Fat
457g
Carbs
180g
