Description
A delightful cake that combines strawberry cake mix and guava nectar, creating a moist and flavorful dessert reminiscent of tropical paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
- 1 cup Guava Nectar or Guava Juice (for batter)
- 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 2 1/2 cups Guava Nectar or Guava Juice (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Water (for slurry)
- 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, and melted coconut oil in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat the cream cheese with the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Fold the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Combine the guava nectar, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a small saucepan, bringing it to a boil until thickened for the glaze.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and let it soak in for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle sweetened coconut flakes on top to garnish.
Notes
Letting the cake sit after baking allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg