Guava Coconut Cake — Foster's Supermarket
Guava Coconut Cake

by Chef Tanya Foster

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INGREDIENTS

Cake:

  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp coconut extract
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 4 tbsp guava jam

Icing Glaze:

  • 6 tbsp guava jam
  • 2/3 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tbsp water

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl with a paddle attachment, combine the coconut oil, sugar, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Mix on medium-low speed. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Gradually add 1 cup of flour, then slowly incorporate the coconut milk, alternating with the remaining flour until fully combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, add the 4 tablespoons of guava jam. Use a small spoon to mix the jam vigorously until it thins. Drizzle the jam over the batter and use a wooden skewer to swirl the jam through the batter for a marbled effect.
  6. Place in the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool for about 30-45 minutes before drizzling with the icing.