Masa Real de Guayaba — Cuban Guava Sandwich Cake, 7oz

Masa Real — the Cuban guava sandwich cake

Masa Real de Guayaba is two thin layers of buttery shortbread-style cake with a thick guava paste filling in the middle. Slice it into squares, serve with a cafecito or a sliver of queso blanco — it's a Cuban bakery staple.

Product details

• 7 oz / approximately one square slab
• Shortbread layers + guava paste center
• Shelf-stable in unopened packaging
• Slices cleanly when slightly chilled

How to serve

1. Cut into 1.5" squares, plate with cafecito for merienda.
2. Pair each square with a slice of queso blanco or cream cheese.
3. Warm for 10 seconds in the microwave for a softer, gooier texture.
4. Crumble over vanilla ice cream for a fast guava sundae.

How is this different from pastelitos?

Pastelitos are puff pastry with guava filling. Masa Real is a denser, cake-like shortbread sandwich — heartier, less flaky, more dessert than pastry.

Storage

Pantry until opened. After opening, wrap tightly and refrigerate; best within 5-7 days.