Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 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)
  • 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 )

Instruction

  • 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.