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Decadent Hawaiian Guava Cake

A tropical layer cake filled with guava nectar and cream cheese, adorned with pink frosting and edible flowers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Tropical
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 count egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Pink food coloring
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup guava nectar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon guava extract
Topping Ingredients
  • Pink whipped frosting
  • Edible tropical flowers for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and luxurious.
  4. Add the egg whites one at a time, ensuring they incorporate fully before adding vanilla extract and a drop of pink food coloring.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients and milk until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  6. Divide the mixture between the prepared pans and bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until golden.
  7. Allow cakes to cool completely.
Filling Preparation
  1. Heat guava nectar in a small pan, whisking in cornstarch until thickened, then let cool.
  2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until velvety, sift in powdered sugar and guava extract.
  3. Whip heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture.
Assembly
  1. Place one cake layer on a plate and top with guava sauce and cream filling.
  2. Place the second layer on top and frost with pink whipped frosting.
  3. Garnish with edible tropical flowers and chill before serving.

Notes

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container, either in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer.