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    Posted In: Cupcakes, Desserts
    March 21, 2021 — by Julie — 2 Comments

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    Guava Cupcakes

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    These guava cupcakes are filled with guava paste then topped off with the most delicious cream cheese frosting. The ultimate treat that’s perfect for birthday parties or any special occasion. 

    4 guava cupcakes with frosting on top

    Guava is a tropical fruit native to Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and South America. You can find guava paste in the Hispanic section of your local grocery store. These pastelitos de guayaba y queso are one of my favorites! I absolutely love incorporating guava into desserts and drinks. These vanilla cupcakes are super moist and come to life when you fill them with guava. You are going to love these.

    How To Make 

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Cream the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time and mix until well incorporated. Add the vanilla extract. In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and then add the buttermilk. Finally, add the remaining flour mixture and mix until well incorporated. Fill the cupcake liners 3/4’s of the way up. Add about 1 tsp of guava paste to each cupcake liner and press it down. Bake the cupcakes for 22 minutes and then allow them to cool completely. To make the guava cream cheese frosting, mix the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and guava paste until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and red food coloring. Mix for 3-4 minutes or until fluffy.

     

    six cupcake liners filled with cupcake batter and guava paste.

    pink cream cheese frosting in a bowl with a spatula.

    Top Tips For The Ultimate Guava Cupcakes

    • Don’t overmix the cupcake batter.
    • Use room temperature buttermilk, eggs, unsalted butter, and cream cheese.
    • Don’t overbake the cupcakes.
    • Can’t find guava paste? Use guava marmalade instead.
    • Add 2 drops of red food coloring to the frosting to give it a nice pink color.

     

    a guava cupcake sliced in half.

    Enjoy!

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    4 guava cupcakes with frosting on top

    Guava Cupcakes

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    Course: Cupcakes, Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Caribbean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes
    Total Time: 32 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 653kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    These guava cupcakes are filled with guava paste then topped off with the most delicious cream cheese frosting. The ultimate treat that's perfect for birthday parties or any special occasion. 

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 3/4 cups buttermilk room temperature
    • 2 eggs room temperature
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 tbsp guava paste cut into cubes

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • 2 tbsp guava paste
    • 2 drops red food coloring optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
    • Cream the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time and mix until well incorporated. Add the vanilla extract. In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and then add the buttermilk. Finally, add the remaining flour mixture and mix until well incorporated. 
    • Fill the cupcake liners 3/4’s of the way up. Add about 1 tsp of guava paste to each cupcake liner and press it down.
    • Bake the cupcakes for 22 minutes.
    • To make the cream cheese frosting, mix the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and guava paste until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and red food coloring. Mix for 3-4 minutes or until fluffy.

    Notes

    • Don't overmix the cupcake batter.
    • Use room temperature buttermilk, eggs, unsalted butter, and cream cheese.
    • Don't overbake the cupcakes.
    • Can't find guava paste? Use guava marmalade instead.
    • Add 2 drops of red food coloring to the frosting to give it a nice pink color.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 1209IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Robin says

      March 21, 2021 at 2:40 pm

      I love Guava paste and cream cheese on cuban crackers.. So yummy So I am sure I will love it in a cupcake. Can’t wait to make them

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      • Julie says

        March 21, 2021 at 2:44 pm

        I do too! I hope you love these, let me know what you think 🙂

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