Guava Paste Brioche Cake with Golden Crumble

Name: Guava Paste Brioche Cake with Golden Crumble
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 20 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 8 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons margarine (or softened butter); 2 tablespoons active dry yeast; 270 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour; 220 ml (1 cup) warm milk; 1 pinch of salt; 450 g guava paste, sliced; Crumble: 6 tablespoons sugar; Crumble: 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Crumble: 4 tablespoons cold margarine; 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar (optional)

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 3, 2026

A soft and fluffy yeast-leavened cake topped with sweet guava paste slices and a golden, buttery crumble. This easy tropical dessert is perfect for sharing at family gatherings or afternoon snack time. The contrast between the airy dough and the caramelized guava is simply irresistible!

Prep⏱️ 60 min

Servings👥 20 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

20 servings

2 eggs
8 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons margarine (or softened butter)
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
270 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
220 ml (1 cup) warm milk
1 pinch of salt
450 g guava paste, sliced
Crumble: 6 tablespoons sugar
Crumble: 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Crumble: 4 tablespoons cold margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar (optional)

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar and salt until the mixture is light, frothy, and slightly pale.
2
Add the softened margarine and continue whisking until fully incorporated and the batter is completely smooth.
3
Gradually add the sifted flour, active dry yeast, and warm milk, stirring vigorously until the batter is lump-free and homogeneous.
4
Grease and flour a rectangular baking pan, pour in the batter, and arrange the guava paste slices evenly over the surface.
5
Make the crumble: rub the sugar, flour, and cold margarine together with your fingertips until you get a coarse, sandy texture. Stir in vanilla sugar if using.
6
Sprinkle the crumble generously over the guava slices and let the dough rest 30 minutes at room temperature for the yeast to activate.
7
Preheat the oven to 200 °C (390 °F) for 15 minutes. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the crumble is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

💡 Chef's Tip

Always use warm — not hot — milk to activate the yeast properly without killing it. For an extra tropical twist, add shredded coconut to the crumble. The cake keeps well for 2–3 days stored under a cake dome at room temperature.