Indulge in the tropical flavors of Hawaii with our delightful Guava Cake! This moist and fluffy cake is infused with the sweet and tangy flavors of guava, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Our detailed recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can recreate this Hawaiian gem.
Additionally, we offer a collection of tantalizing recipes that complement the Guava Cake perfectly. Discover the secrets of crafting a luscious Guava Cream Cheese Frosting, adding an extra layer of richness and flavor to your cake. For a refreshing twist, try our Guava Sorbet recipe, a palate-cleansing treat that will transport you to the shores of Hawaii.
HAWAIIAN GUAVA CAKE
Now considered a classic Hawaiian dessert, guava cake was created at Dee Lite Bakery in Honolulu, where it became widely popular. This version is adapted from blogger Alana Kysar's "Aloha Kitchen: Recipes From Hawai'i," a cookbook of traditional Hawaiian dishes. Outside of Hawaii and California, pink guava concentrate can be tough to find, but you can also use white guava concentrate or 100 percent guava juice. (If using juice, you'll need to reduce it; see Tip below.) To mimic that lovely pink color, add a few drops of red food coloring. If you don't, the cake will still taste like guava, but will look more like a vanilla cake.
Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 50m
Yield One 9-by-13 cake (about 24 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with a parchment sling, leaving some over hang on the long sides.
- Make the cake: In a large bowl, whisk the cake flour, baking powder and kosher salt until combined. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar and beat on medium until well combined, about 3 minutes. Add the egg whites, in three additions, beating about 1 minute after each. Reduce speed to low, add the oil and mix until combined, about 1 more minute.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, guava concentrate, vanilla and food coloring (if using). On low speed, alternate between adding the wet and dry ingredients to the bowl of the stand mixer, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream on medium speed until frothy, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually increase the speed to high and whip until it's light and fluffy with stiff peaks, another 2 to 3 minutes. (Don't overwhip!) Transfer the whipped cream to a bowl.
- Replace the bowl on the stand mixer and fit the machine with the paddle attachment (there's no need to clean the bowl). Place the cream cheese in the bowl and mix on medium until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sugar and kosher salt and increase the speed to high. Beat until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Lower the speed to medium and add the food coloring (if using). Add the guava concentrate in four additions, mixing well after each addition, and scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula after the second and the final additions. Increase the speed to high and beat until smooth and well incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the bowl from stand and, using the spatula, gently fold in the whipped cream in three additions, incorporating completely after each addition.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled cake, using an offset spatula to smooth it over the edges. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Cut into 24 pieces and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 248, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 160 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ALOHA KITCHEN HAWAIIAN GUAVA CAKE
Hawaiian Guava Cake from Aloha Kitchen by Alana Kysar
Provided by Shanna
Categories Recipes
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the guava gel first so it has time to set up. In a small saucepan combine the guava juice or concentrate with the sugar and heat until simmering and the sugar has dissolved. Mix the corn starch with water in a separate bowl until well mixed then add to the guava mixture in the pan. Bring to a boil stirring until thick. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until fully chilled.
- Preheat oven to 350 Deg F. Line a 9x13" pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the long sides.
- In a bowl combine the cake flour, baking powder and salt, whisking to combine. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add in the egg whites one at a time, mixing well in between each addition, scraping down the sides of the bowl when needed. Add in the oil and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl combine milk, vanilla, guava puree and optional food coloring. On low speed alternated adding in the flour and milk mixtures until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center, about 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once the cake is cooled make the frosting:
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the heavy cream until light and fluffy with soft peaks then transfer to a bowl. Add in the cream cheese to the mixing bowl ( no need to clean out after whipping the heavy cream) and whip until smooth. Add in the sugar and salted increase speed to high. Lower speed and color with optional food coloring. Pour in the guava puree in 4 additions, scraping down sides of bowl when needed.
- Fold in the whipped cream in three additions, incorporating completely after each addition.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake, reserving some of the frosting to pipe stars or rosettes around the edges. Spread the guava gel over the top of the cake almost all the way to the edges. Pipe rosettes or stars around the top edge with the remaining frosting.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Cut into 24 pieces and serve.
GUAVA CAKE
This is a unique old-fashioned recipe using guava pulp and guava nectar to make a spice cake.
Provided by Judy
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 13x9 inch pan.
- Sift together flour, nutmeg, soda, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, mix together guava pulp and juice.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Add flour mixture and guava mixture alternately to creamed mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 227 mg, Sugar 31.2 g
HAWAIIAN GUAVA CAKE
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together cake mix, guava juice, eggs, and oil until together for 2 minutes with a hand mixer.
- Spray a 9×13 glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and bake according to cake mix package directions. Allow cake to cool before adding the next layer.
- For the cream layer - In another bowl, beat cream cheese with hand mixer until fluffy. Add sugar and vanilla; mix well.
- Next fold in the Cool Whip and spread over the cooled cake. Place in the refrigerator while you make the guava layer.
- For the guava layer - In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups guava juice and sugar to a boil.
- Mix the cornstarch and water together well in a small bowl. Remove guava juice from heat and stir in the cornstarch mixture.
- Return to heat and bring back to a boil and boil for one minute. If desired, add a drop of food coloring to make the guava layer pink. Mine was more of an orange collor and needed the food coloring.
- Allow the guava mixture to cool. While cooling, stir it ocassionally to help it cool down faster.
- When the guava layer has cooled, spread it over the top of the cream layer of the cake. Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve. Serves 12.
HAWAIIAN GUAVA CAKE
Guava cake is a tasty, traditional Hawaiian dessert. It is a guava flavored cake with a whipped cream cheese layer and guava gel glaze. Easy and delicious!
Provided by Erica Walker
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, mix together cake mix, guava juice, eggs, and coconut oil until well combined. Bake in a 9x13 glass baking dish according to cake mix package directions.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with hand mixer until fluffy. Add sugar and vanilla and mix well. Slowly fold in the Cool Whip and refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups guava juice and sugar to a boil. Make a slurry out of the cornstarch and a small amount of water. Remove guava juice from heat and stir in the cornstarch mixture. Return to heat and bring back to a boil and boil for one minute. Cool in refrigerator.
- When cake has cooled, spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cake. When cake has cooled, spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cake. Glaze the top of the cake with guava gel. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Glaze the top of the cake with guava gel. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 338 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 44 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GUAVA CAKE - HAWAIIAN STYLE
Another "Ono" recipe from the Ono Kine Recipes Facebook page along with the picture. Recipe adapted from Kuki's Kookbook. The picture is from Kuki's Kookbook also. You could use peach nectar and make a peach cake, or passionfruit! Just adjust the food coloring colors to match.
Provided by Julie Madawi
Categories Cakes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. GUAVA GEL: Prepare the guava gel while the oven is preheating. In a medium sauce pan, bring guava juice and sugar to a boil. make a thick liquid out of the cornstarch and a small amount of water, approximately 3 tablespoons or more if needed. remove guava juice mixture from heat and whisk in the cornstarch paste. Return to heat and bring back to a boil. Boil for one minute stirring frequently. Remove from heat, add butter and stir to combine. Cool on the counter while cake is baking, then in the fridge. Once cooled, stir in red food coloring until gel is the color you desire.
- 2. CAKE: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the cake according to package directions, replacing the water with the guava nectar. Stir in food coloring until it's the color you want. Bake in a 9 x 13 pan according to package directions.
- 3. CREAM CHEESE TOPPING: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar and vanilla and beat. In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream until thickened, add 2 tablespoons of sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks; do not overbeat. With a spatula, slowly fold in the whipped cream to the cream cheese. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- 4. ASSEMBLY: Thickly ice the cake with the cream cheese mixture. Pour the guava gel on top of the cream cheese mixture and spread evenly, being careful not to mix it into the cream cheese icing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
GUAVA CHIFFON CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Prepare three 9-inch cake pans by lightly greasing them, dusting with flour, and shaking out the excess.
- Sift together the flour with 2/3 cups of sugar, the baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat together the oil, water, nectar, yolks, vanilla, and lemon zest until well combined. Pour the yolks into the flour, and mix until the batter is smooth, mix in food coloring until desired shade is reached. Beat together egg whites with the cream of tartar in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add the 1/2 cup of sugar, and beat until stiff. Gently fold whites into batter. Pour into prepared cake pans.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Run a metal spatula or small knife around the edges of the cake to loosen, and allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 85.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 319.3 mg, Sugar 21.9 g
Tips:
- Use ripe guavas: Look for guavas that are slightly soft when pressed and have a deep yellow or pink color.
- Prepare the guavas properly: Wash the guavas thoroughly and remove the skin. Cut the guavas into small pieces or mash them with a fork.
- Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream the butter and sugar: This will create a light and fluffy batter.
- Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients: This will help to ensure that the batter is evenly mixed.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Guava cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The cake is especially popular in Hawaii, where it is often served at luaus and other special events. This article includes multiple recipes for guava cake and provides detailed instructions on how to make them. The tips and tricks provided in this article will help you make a perfect guava cake every time.
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