Description
A delightful cake that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of guava and strawberry, topped with Cool Whip and coconut flakes, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
- 1 cup Guava Nectar or Guava Juice (for the 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
- 2 1/2 cups Guava Nectar or Guava Juice (for the glaze)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Water (for slurry)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, melted coconut oil, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- To make the glaze, combine guava nectar, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until it thickens.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Spread Cool Whip over the glazed cake and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using sugar substitutes like Stevia, Monk Fruit, or Allulose.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg