Guava Coffee Cake (Tropical Crumble Streusel Brunch Cake, 1 Hr 15 Min)

Tutorial: how to make guava coffee cake — vanilla cake + guava jam swirl + butter streusel + powdered sugar. 1 hr 15 min brunch.

Introduction

Tutorial: how to make guava coffee cake — vanilla cake + pink guava swirl + butter streusel. 1 hr 15 min brunch.

Ingredients List

  • 2.5 cups flour + 2 tsp baking powder + salt + 3/4 cup butter + 1.25 cups sugar + 3 eggs + 1 cup sour cream + vanilla + cinnamon
  • 1 cup guava jam + lemon + 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup flour + 1/2 cup brown sugar + 1/2 cup cold butter + cinnamon + salt + 1/2 cup pecans
  • Powdered sugar

Timing

Slice of guava coffee cake showing tender vanilla cake, ribbon of pink guava preserves, and crispy butter streusel layer Save

Prep 20. Bake 40-45. Cool 10. Total 75 min.

Step 1 — Streusel

Cut cold butter into dry. Pecans. Chill.

Step 2 — Guava + Cornstarch

Whisk anti-bleed.

Step 3 — Cake Batter

Cream 3 min. Eggs + sour cream + vanilla + cinnamon. Dry 3 additions.

Step 4 — Layer 9×13

350°F. Half batter + dollops guava + light swirl + rest batter.

Step 5 — Streusel Top

Even sprinkle. Press lightly.

Step 6 — Bake + Cool

40-45 min. Toothpick moist crumbs. Cool 10. Powdered sugar.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 440 | Protein 5g | Fat 22g | Carbs 56g | Sugar 34g

Healthier Alternatives

Whole wheat. Greek yogurt. Less sugar. Coconut sugar. No pecans.

Serving Suggestions

Espresso, café cubano, Kona. Vanilla ice cream. Brunch, showers.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • No cornstarch
  • Hot streusel butter
  • Overbaked
  • Cold sour cream
  • Cut hot

Storing Tips

3 days room temp, 5 days fridge. Freeze 2 mo. 24 hr ahead.

Conclusion

That’s how to make guava coffee cake. Comment your coffee pairing, share a photo, subscribe.

FAQs

Buy? Asian/Hispanic markets.

Sub? Strawberry + extract.

Make ahead? 24 hr.

GF? 1:1 GF.

Bleed? Add cornstarch.

Freeze? Yes.

Recipe Card: Guava Coffee Cake

Prep: 20 min | Bake: 40-45 min | Cool: 10 min | Total: 1 hr 15 min | Serves: 12 | Calories: 440/slice

Ingredients

  • Cake: 2.5 cups flour + 2 tsp baking powder + salt + 3/4 cup butter + 1.25 cups sugar + 3 eggs + 1 cup sour cream + vanilla + cinnamon
  • Filling: 1 cup guava jam + 1 tsp lemon + 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • Streusel: 1 cup flour + 1/2 cup brown sugar + 1/2 cup cold butter + cinnamon + salt + 1/2 cup pecans

Instructions

  1. Cut cold butter into streusel dry mix; chill.
  2. Whisk guava jam with lemon and cornstarch.
  3. Cream butter+sugar 3 min; add eggs, sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon; mix in dry alt.
  4. Pour half batter in 9×13; dollop and lightly swirl guava; cover with rest of batter.
  5. Sprinkle streusel evenly on top.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 min; cool 10 min; dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition (per slice)

Calories 440 | Protein 5g | Fat 22g | Carbs 56g | Sugar 34g

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