Description
Experience a slice of paradise with our Tropical Guava Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that captures the essence of sun-kissed beaches. With sweet guava puree combined with fluffy cake layers, this recipe is an effortless way to impress at any occasion. Perfect for summer gatherings or when you want to treat yourself, each bite offers a refreshing burst of tropical flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup guava puree (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and eggs until smooth. Gradually mix in the guava puree and milk.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Fold in the lemon zest and divide the batter between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg