Guava Coffee Coffee Cake
A delightful dessert that combines guava sweetness and rich coffee flavors, topped with crunchy streusel for a perfect breakfast or afternoon snack.
Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour soft and fluffy
- 1 cup granulated sugar sweet and enticing
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to perfection
- 1 cup guava paste fragrant and chopped for texture
- 1 cup sour cream creamy and tangy
- 2 large eggs fresh and enriching
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract warm and aromatic
- 1 teaspoon baking powder for that perfect rise
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to ensure fluffiness
- 1/2 teaspoon salt enhancing all flavors
For the Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour light and crumbly
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar adding sweetness
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed for richness
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon spiced and comforting
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional, adding crunch and flavor
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar sweet and smooth
- 1-2 tablespoons milk for the right consistency
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to enhance sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract to infuse sweetness.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the creamy sour cream, mixing until well combined for a perfect batter.
- Gently fold in the chopped guava paste, ensuring each piece is distributed throughout the batter for a delightful flavor in every bite.
- Pour the prepared batter into your greased baking pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly.
Streusel Topping and Baking
- For the streusel topping, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and cold cubed butter in a small bowl.
- Using a fork or pastry cutter, mix until the ingredients become crumbly, then sprinkle the mixture generously over the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Glazing
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To create the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle this sweet glaze over the completely cooled cake to add a finishing touch.
- Slice the Guava Coffee Coffee Cake and serve it warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of guava nectar to the batter. Swap walnuts for pecans or skip the nuts for a nut-free version. Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter.