GUAVA POUND CAKE | BAHAMIAN COOKING

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds tropical flavor and reduces saturated fat.

guava puree

🥗Healthier: apricot puree

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Apricot puree provides a similar sweetness and moisture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

Mix guava butter and sugar in a bowl until creamy and smooth for about five minutes.

Add about 1/2 cup of milk, noting that more will be needed later.

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

Add a few drops of coconut flavor and a splash of vanilla extract.

Add a pinch of salt and mix well.

Sift in 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon of baking powder, mixing in a little at a time to avoid lumps.

Add a few drops of food coloring to the batter for color.

Chop guava and add pieces to the batter, mixing well.

If the batter is too stiff, add more milk or oil to loosen it up, avoiding water as it will create holes in the cake.

Once the batter is smooth and less stiff, pour it into a prepared bun pan.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, checking after 35 minutes.

Once cooled, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar on top for decoration.

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