GUAVA CHIFFON CAKE
Here is a delectable, elegant and beautiful bakery quality cake. I found this recipe in our local newspaper and it has been in my collection of recipes and there it stood. I am a little intimidated and it is also quite daunting to think that I can bake this wonderful cake. I have eaten this dreamy dessert at different...
Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease the bottom of an 11 x 13-inch pan.
- 2. Sift together cake flour. sugar, baking powder and salt
- 3. Make a well in the center, add oil, water, guava juice, egg yolks and vanilla extract. Beat with a spoon until mixture is smooth. Add food coloring, set aside.
- 4. To make meringue, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of sugar until stiff.
- 5. Gently fold batter into meringue until barely mixed. Pour into pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, do a toothpick test, and if it comes out clean, it's done. Remove from the oven and invert on a rack to cool completely.
- 6. Remove from pan gently. The cake may be cut in half lengthwise and frosted as two layers using the filling and frosting.
- 7. For the frosting, beat egg yolks and sugar until lemon-colored, add guava juice, place in a saucepan and cook over low-to-medium heat until thick, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and chill.
- 8. Whip the cream and vanilla extract, then fold into guava mixture. Frost sides of cake, cover top with guava topping. Makes enough to frost one cake. If layering an 11 x 13-inch cake, double this recipe.
- 9. For the topping, mix cornstarch with water to dissolve all lumps. Add salt, guava, lemon juice and egg yolk. Cook over low heat until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add butter. Spread when slightly cooled but still warm.
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Meer Usama Baloch
[email protected]This cake is okay. It's not bad, but it's not amazing either.
nusrat Meghla
[email protected]I'm not sure if I would make this cake again. It's good, but not my favorite.
Miracle Idama
[email protected]This cake is a lot of work, but it's worth it in the end.
Bendy Mendy
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Caden Ward
[email protected]This cake is a bit sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Fashion Dazzling
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Rana Zaeem
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any special occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
Naiem Uddin
[email protected]The glaze on this cake is the perfect finishing touch. It adds a touch of sweetness and shine.
Mian Farooq
[email protected]This cake is so light and fluffy, it almost melts in your mouth.
Lucky Friday
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of guava, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Kristi Parfait
[email protected]This cake was a big hit at my daughter's birthday party. The kids loved the fun pink color and the adults loved the delicious flavor.
Firinita Vaguna
[email protected]I love the combination of guava and cream cheese in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I've never had before.
colleen Haynes
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a stunning cake that's perfect for any special occasion.
Ye Eg
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the glaze adds a perfect finishing touch.
Debbie Castle
[email protected]This guava chiffon cake is absolutely divine! The texture is light and fluffy, and the guava flavor is perfectly balanced. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My family and friends loved it!