Hawaiian Guava Classic Dessert (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cake

01 - 1 box (15 oz) strawberry cake mix
02 - 360 ml guava nectar or guava juice (Kern’s, Jumex, or Goya)
03 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
04 - 80 ml liquid coconut oil

→ Whipped Cream Cheese Layer

05 - 280 g cream cheese, room temperature
06 - 100 g granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 227 g Cool Whip, thawed

→ Guava Gel Topping

09 - 600 ml guava nectar or guava juice (preferably pink)
10 - 100 g granulated sugar
11 - 4 tablespoons cornstarch
12 - 45 ml water
13 - 4 tablespoons sweetened coconut flakes (optional, for garnish)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9 inch) baking dish with vegetable spray. In a mixer, combine the cake mix, guava nectar, eggs, and liquid coconut oil. Mix on low for 30 seconds, scrape the bowl, then beat on medium-high for 2 minutes.
02 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 24 to 26 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few crumbs. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
03 - Beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract; mix well. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip. Refrigerate until ready to use.
04 - Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake surface. Refrigerate or freeze until the layer sets.
05 - In a medium saucepan, bring the 600 ml guava nectar and sugar to a low boil over medium heat, simmering for 2 minutes. Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Remove the guava mixture from heat and whisk in the slurry. Return the mixture to heat and boil gently for 1 minute. Allow to cool completely in the refrigerator.
06 - Spread the cooled guava gel gently over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
07 - Slice into 12 portions and garnish with sweetened coconut flakes if desired. Best enjoyed with milk, guava juice, or ice cream.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a smooth whipped layer.
02 - Cooling the guava gel thoroughly helps it set properly on the cream cheese layer.

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