Description
A tropical delight that brings the flavors of Hawaii into your kitchen, this guava cake is moist, fluffy, and topped with powdered sugar for a perfect finish.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup guava puree
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the guava puree and vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Use fresh guava puree if available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg