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Hawaiian Mini Guava Cakes

Delightful Hawaiian Mini Guava Cakes for a Tropical Treat

These Hawaiian Mini Guava Cakes are sweet, tropical desserts that burst with flavor and are perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix can substitute with vanilla or coconut
  • 1 cup Guava Nectar/Juice or fresh guava, pureed and strained
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup Coconut Oil liquid; or substitute with vegetable or canola oil
For the Cream Topping
  • 6 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 6 oz Cool Whip thawed; can substitute with freshly whipped cream
  • 1/4 cup Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure vanilla recommended
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Sugar for glaze
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp Water

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, guava juice, eggs, and melted coconut oil. Mix until smooth.
  3. Fill each cupcake liner about one-third full with the batter and bake for 19-22 minutes.
  4. Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. For the glaze, combine guava juice and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch with water, then add to the boiling mixture.
  6. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy, add sugar and vanilla, then fold in Cool Whip.
  7. Once cooled, spread the cream cheese topping over each cake, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. Drizzle the cooled guava glaze over each mini cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Remember to use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and topping. Allow cakes to cool completely before adding the topping.

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