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Hawaiian Mini Guava Cakes

Tropical Hawaiian Mini Guava Cakes for Instant Bliss

Delight in the tropical taste of Hawaiian Mini Guava Cakes with fluffy cake, creamy frosting, and a sweet glaze. Perfect for every gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Feel free to swap with vanilla or white cake mix.
  • 1 cup Guava Juice/Nectar Fresh guava puree can be used for added intensity.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil Melted butter or vegetable oil are alternatives.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese Dairy-free cream cheese for vegan option.
  • 1 cup Cool Whip Coconut whipped cream as a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Coconut sugar or substitutes can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Tapioca starch can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Guava Juice Fresh guava juice amplifies flavor.

Equipment

  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with colorful liners.
  2. Mix strawberry cake mix, guava juice, eggs, and melted coconut oil in a bowl, blending at low speed for 30 seconds before increasing to medium for 2 minutes.
  3. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each one about one-third full. Bake for 19-22 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Cool the cakes in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. In a saucepan, combine guava juice and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Mix cornstarch with cold water and add to the mixture. Stir until thickened, then let cool.
  6. Beat cream cheese until fluffy, then add sugar and vanilla extract. Fold in Cool Whip and refrigerate.
  7. Frost the cooled cakes with the cream cheese frosting.
  8. Drizzle the guava glaze over the frosted cakes just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cakes are cooled completely before frosting to maintain a beautiful texture. Adjust sweetness in glaze according to taste.

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