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Hawaiian Mini Guava Cakes

Delightful Hawaiian Mini Guava Cakes for Your Next Party

These Hawaiian Mini Guava Cakes are tropical delights with a creamy topping, 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: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box strawberry cake mix feel free to swap with vanilla or coconut
  • 1.5 cups guava nectar/juice can use fresh guava if pureed and strained
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • cup coconut oil liquid form
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup sugar for glaze
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp water
For the Creamy Topping
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 oz Cool Whip thawed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cupcake Pan
  • 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 liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, 1 ⅓ cups of guava juice, eggs, and coconut oil. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium for 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Fill cupcake liners about one-third full with the batter. Bake for 19-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 20-30 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of guava juice and ½ cup of sugar to a boil. Mix cornstarch and water in a bowl to create a slurry, then whisk it into the boiling mixture. Let cool in the refrigerator.
  6. Beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add ¼ cup of sugar and vanilla extract. Fold in Cool Whip until smooth and chill.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of each cooled cake. Chill for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Spoon the cooled guava glaze over each cake and return to the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for a light batter. Don't overfill the cupcake liners to prevent overflow.

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