How to Make Guava Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Guava cake is a delicious and unique dessert that features the sweet and tangy flavor of ripe guava fruit. This tropical fruit, often found in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine, adds a delightful twist to traditional cake recipes. The result is a moist, flavorful cake that is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat any day of the week.

The key to making a delicious guava cake is to use fresh, ripe guava fruit. This will ensure that your cake has a vibrant and authentic gu...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup guava pulp
  • ½ cup guava nectar
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Sift together flour, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl.
  • Combine guava pulp and nectar in a separate bowl.
  • Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture and guava mixture alternately to creamed mixture. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    373 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 227mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 110mg