Guava Cake

TODAY WE ARE GOING TO MAKE THIS INCREDIBLE GUAVA CAKE THAT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE IN HAWAII BECAUSE IT'S SO TROPICAL AND DELICIOUS! IT'S MADE USING STRAWBERRY BOX CAKE MIX THAT COMPLEMENTS THE GUAVA AND ADDS A BEAUTIFUL PINK COLOR TO YOUR CAKE! IT IS A MUST TRY AND IT'S QUICK AND EASY TO PUT TOGETHER AND BRING TO YOUR BBQ OR FAMILY DINNER FOR AN EASY DESSERT!

ENJOY!


Ingredients:

1 box strawberry cake mix

1+1/3 cup guava juice

3 eggs

1/3 cup coconut oil room temp.


Cream cheese frosting:

8 ounces cram cheese room temp.

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

8 ounces cool whip thawed


Guava topping:

2 cups guava juice

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup cornstarch

3 tablespoons water


Mix the cake mix with guava juice, eggs and coconut oil until fully combined and pour into a 13 x 9 cake pan that has been buttered and floured to prevent the cake from sticking to the bottom.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minuted poking the center to make sure the cake is fully cooked.


For the cream cheese frosting whip everything together until fully combined then gently fold in the cool whip. Wrap the top and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.


For the gel topping place the guava juice in a saucepan and bring to a simmer with the sugar. In a separate bowl mix the cornstarch and water then add to the simmering guava juice. shut off the burner and whisk until thickened and combined.


To assemble the cake simply frost the first cream cheese frosting on top and spread out evenly then lastly pour the guava gel on top.


This cake should be refrigerated the day before eating it for maximum taste