Soft Guava Paste Bundt Cake
A light and fluffy Brazilian-style bundt cake with a hidden layer of sweet guava paste melting right through the middle. Made with everyday pantry ingredients and ready in under an hour, it's the perfect treat for afternoon tea or dessert. One slice and you'll be asking for more!
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 4 eggs (whites and yolks separated)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon margarine or softened butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 5 oz (150 g) guava paste
- 1 level tablespoon baking powder
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Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan thoroughly.
- 2
Beat the egg yolks, sugar, and margarine together until pale and creamy. Gradually add the milk and flour, mixing until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.
- 3
In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold them into the batter using a spatula with slow, upward strokes to keep it light and airy.
- 4
Stir in the baking powder with a light hand until just incorporated.
- 5
Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Slice the guava paste into strips and arrange them in a ring over the batter, leaving about ½ inch (1 cm) clearance from both edges of the pan.
- 6
Pour the remaining batter over the guava strips and bake for 40 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before unmolding.
💡 Chef's Tip
Guava paste is available at Latin, Caribbean, or international grocery stores. Can't find it? Quince paste (membrillo) is an excellent substitute with a similar sweet, dense texture.
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