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Hawaiian Mini Guava Cakes

Delightful Hawaiian Mini Guava Cakes for a Tropical Escape

These Hawaiian Mini Guava Cakes are a delightful tropical treat that will transport you to paradise.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Can substitute with vanilla or white cake mix.
  • 1 cup Guava Juice Opt for pure nectar for best results.
  • 3 large Eggs Substitute with flax eggs for vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil Can use melted butter or vegetable oil.
For the Topping
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure softened; can use vegan cream cheese.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust based on personal taste.
  • 1 cup Cool Whip Use dairy-free if desired.
For the Glaze
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can be an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Guava Juice Use pure guava juice for best taste.
  • 1/4 cup Water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake pans with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, guava juice, eggs, and melted coconut oil.
  3. Fill each cupcake liner about one-third full with the batter and bake for 19-22 minutes.
  4. Once baked, cool the cakes in the pans for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  5. In a saucepan, combine guava juice and sugar, bring to a boil, then mix in cornstarch slurry and thicken.
  6. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy, then fold in Cool Whip.
  7. Frost cooled cakes with the cream cheese topping and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. Drizzle cooled guava glaze over each frosted mini cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cakes are great for gatherings or as a delicious breakfast treat. Adjust toppings and ingredients for dietary preferences.

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