Elegant three-tiered guava and cream cheese wedding cake on a silver stand, featuring soft pink ombré layers, fresh guava garnishes, and intricate piping, set against a defocused tropical garden with warm string lights.

Guava and Cream Cheese Wedding Cake: A Tropical Dream Dessert

Guava and Cream Cheese Wedding Cake: A Tropical Dream Dessert

Key Info:

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 3-4 hours

Servings: 12-24

Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced

Dietary: Vegetarian, Contains Dairy/Eggs

Equipment Needed:
Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cups cake flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup guava puree
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 large egg whites
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup canola oil

Frosting:

  • 8-16 oz cream cheese
  • Heavy cream
  • 1 ¼ cups sugar
  • Optional: Red food coloring

A sunlit professional kitchen with a marble countertop displaying ingredients for a guava wedding cake, including vibrant pink guava puree, sifted flour, pristine egg whites, soft butter, and cream cheese, alongside a stand mixer.

Crucial Pre-Baking Tips:
  • Room temperature ingredients = better texture
  • Sift dry ingredients thoroughly
  • Line cake pans with parchment
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
Method:

1. Prep Dry Mix

  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt
  • Set aside in clean bowl

2. Wet Ingredient Blend

  • Whisk guava puree, milk, vanilla
  • Add food coloring if desired

3. Creaming Process

  • Beat butter, sugar, oil until fluffy
  • Gradually add egg whites
  • Mix on medium speed

4. Combine Ingredients

  • Alternate dry and wet ingredients
  • Mix on low speed
  • Stop when just combined

5. Baking

  • Pour into prepared pans
  • Smooth top with spatula
  • Bake 25-30 minutes
  • Check with toothpick for doneness

6. Frosting Creation

  • Whip cream to stiff peaks
  • Beat cream cheese separately
  • Fold ingredients gently
  • Add guava puree incrementally

7. Assembly

  • Cool cakes completely
  • Layer with cream cheese frosting
  • Smooth sides
  • Chill for firm structure

Elegant three-tiered wedding cake on a silver platter, featuring pale pink layers, cream cheese frosting, and fresh guava slices, set against a soft-focus tropical garden with evening lighting.

Pro Wedding Cake Tips:
  • Chill between frosting layers
  • Use cake dowels for stability
  • Practice piping techniques
  • Consider color coordination
Storage:
  • Refrigerate 3 days maximum
  • Freeze unfrosted layers up to 3 weeks
  • Thaw before final assembly
Variations:
  • Gluten-free flour option
  • Vegan cream cheese substitute
  • Add toasted coconut garnish
  • Marbled guava swirl technique
Common Mistakes:
  • Overmixing batter
  • Warm cake during frosting
  • Inconsistent layer thickness
  • Skipping chilling stage
Nutritional Highlight:
  • Rich in Vitamin C
  • Protein from cream cheese
  • Moderate sugar content
  • Visually stunning presentation
Cultural Note:

Celebrates Latin Caribbean culinary traditions with a modern wedding twist!

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