Guava Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Submitted by HawaiianBaker

"A modification of several different recipes in order to fit the ingredients I had available. Great use for fresh guavas!!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 1 cake
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• For the cake

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup plus 2 tbsp butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup guava puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• For the frosting

• 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 1⁄4 cup butter (softened)
• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8" springform pan with butter.
2. Whip butter and sugar.
3. Add eggs, vanilla, and guava puree, mixing well after each addition.
4. Add dry ingredients and mix.
5. Pour batter in pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 25-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
7. To make frosting: whip all ingredients with an electric mixer until smooth.