✅ How to Make A Cuban Guava Cake | PANETELA DE GUAYABA🇨🇺

guava paste

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: apple butter

Fruit preserves provide sweetness with fewer calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a cake pan.

Mix butter and sugar in a bowl until creamy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.

Spread half of the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Layer guava paste over the batter evenly.

Spread the remaining batter on top of the guava layer.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth for frosting.

Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.

Garnish with coconut flakes if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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