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

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

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.