Guava Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Guava Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 purchased pound cake; 1 pint blackberries, for garnish; Powdered sugar, for garnish; 14 ounces whole guavas in syrup; 3 ounces sweetened condensed milk; 2 ounces cream cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 14 ounces whole guavas in syrup, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 purchased pound cake
1 pint blackberries, for garnish
Powdered sugar, for garnish
14 ounces whole guavas in syrup
3 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 ounces cream cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
14 ounces whole guavas in syrup, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
For the pound cake: Slice the pound cake into 2-inch thick pieces and set aside.
2
For the guava cream: Place the guavas, condensed milk, cream cheese and lime juice in a blender.
3
Process mixture until smooth.
4
Strain the mixture into a bowl.
5
Discard the seeds.
6
Set aside.
7
For the guava compote: Bring the guavas, 1 cup water, the sugars, butter, cinnamon and vanilla to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan.
8
Reduce the heat to medium low; simmer until almost all the liquid evaporates, stirring often, about 30 minutes.
9
Cover and chill.
10
(Can be made 2 days ahead).
11
Serve warm or at room temperature.
12
To assemble the pound cake: Place a slice of pound cake onto a serving plate.
13
Drizzle with the guava cream.
14
Top with a spoonful of guava compote.
15
Garnish with 4 blackberries.
16
Dust with some powdered sugar and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 purchased pound cake, 1 pint blackberries, for garnish, Powdered sugar, for garnish, 14 ounces whole guavas in syrup, and more.

Yes, Guava Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Guava Pound Cake

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