Best 6 Easy Easy Friendship Cake Recipes

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Friendship cake is a unique and delicious dessert that has been passed down through generations. It is a classic Southern cake that is made with a combination of simple ingredients, including flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. The cake batter is then divided into individual portions, which are then passed along to friends and family members. Each person adds their own special touch to the batter, such as a different flavoring or mix-in, before passing it on to the next person. The final product is a moist, flavorful cake that is sure to please everyone.

This article provides three different recipes for friendship cake, each with its own unique flavor and texture. The first recipe is for a classic yellow friendship cake, made with a simple combination of ingredients and a moist, fluffy texture. The second recipe is for a chocolate friendship cake, made with rich chocolate and a decadent chocolate frosting. The third recipe is for a red velvet friendship cake, made with a vibrant red color and a creamy cream cheese frosting.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make dessert. So gather your friends and family, and start baking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRIENDSHIP CAKE WITH BRANDIED FRUIT STARTER RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Friendship Cake with Brandied Fruit Starter Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by á-42919

Number Of Ingredients 17

Brandied Fruit Starter for "30 Day Friendship Cake":
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (16-ounce) can sliced peaches, drained
1 (17-ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cup brandy*
FRIENDSHIP CAKE MIX:
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups brandied fruit Starter
1 (32-ounce) can sliced peaches with juice
1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
2/3 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 (4-ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 cup nuts, chopped
1/3 cup coarsely chopped brandied fruit

Steps:

  • Brandied Fruit Starter should last indefinitely if handled properly. Use clean equipment and keep it covered. Combine all ingredients in a clean, nonmetal bowl; stir gently. Cover and let stand at room temperature 3 weeks, stirring fruit twice a week. Serve fruit over ice cream or pound cake when desired, reserving at least 1 cup starter at all times. To replenish starter: Add 1 cup sugar and one of the fruits (pineapple chunks, peaches, apricot halves or maraschino cherries) every 1 to 3 weeks, alternating fruits each time; stir gently. Cover and let stand at room temperature 3 days before using again. When you have 6 cups you can divide the fruit and start a second glass container or give 3 cups away or make the Friendship Cake. *Apricot or peach brandy may be substituted, if desired. FRIENDSHIP CAKE MIX: Combine in a gallon glass jar 2 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups brandied fruit Starter and 1 (32-ounce) can sliced peaches with juice; stir all together; stir several times the first day and thereafter, stir once each day. Keep covered and at room temperature. On Tenth Day add: 1 (32-ounce) can chunk pineapple with juice 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar Stir once a day for 10 days. On Twentieth Day add: 1 (32-ounce) can fruit cocktail with juice 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries with juice, diced Stir once a day for 10 days. On Thirtieth day: Drain liquid from fruit. Divide the juice into 1 1/2 cups each. Place in jars with tight lids and give to a friend with a copy of recipe as soon as possible. Divide fruit into thirds. Makes 3 cakes. Cakes can be frozen after they are baked. Juice or fruit cannot be frozen. Friendship Cake Mix Recipe: Combine all ingredients together, mixing well. Bake in greased and floured Bundt pan at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 15 minutes before removing. Cool completely on wire rack.

AMISH FRIENDSHIP CAKE



Amish Friendship Cake image

Always save 1 cup of starter for your next cakes, then start with day 2 of the starter instructions instead of having to start a new starter each time. You can also give some starter to friends, or sourdough starter can be used in place of the Friendship Starter.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ teaspoon active dry yeast
1 fluid ounce warm water
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 cup sourdough starter
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • To Make Starter: Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon white sugar, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup of the flour, and 1 cup of the milk in a non-metal bowl and stir with a non-metal spoon until creamy. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place for two days to ferment. It will become bubbly and have a sour odor. Do not place in refrigerator. On second day, third day, and fourth day: stir. On fifth day, add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, and stir. On sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth day: stir. On tenth day add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Reserve 1 cup starter; pour remaining starter, 1 cup each, into 3 containers to give away to friends if desired. Starter is enough for 8 loaves.
  • To Make Cakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8 or 9 inch loaf pans.
  • Mix 1 cup of the starter, oil, baking powder, eggs, 1 cup of the sugar, 2 cups of the flour, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, vanilla, and chopped nuts. Stir in the baking soda just before pouring the batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Bananas, dates, or raisins can be added for variety.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 25.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 140.6 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

"KEEP IT GOING" GERMAN FRIENDSHIP CAKE



Yes, this sounds bizarre, but it really is tasty and I have had some that was going around for months. It is a nice thing to start at work, school, church, etc. Try it...it's like a chain cake instead of a chain letter :)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time P10DT50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup flour
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 package dry yeast
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Mix starter ingredients in a bowl and let stand at room temperature undisturbed for 24 to 36 hours.
  • (If you already have your one cup of starter from a friend, disregard the above.) Place starter in a medium bowl and combine it with the"First Day" ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Stir once a day for 5 days.
  • On the 5th day, place in a larger bowl and add the"Fifth Day" ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Stir once a day for 5 more days.
  • Remove 3 separate cups of starter and give each cup to 3 friends with the recipe and instructions.
  • (They will not need to mix their starter or let it sit for 24 to 36 hours because you are giving them their starter.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all of the"Tenth Day" ingredients with the remaining mixture.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13" pan.
  • Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle on top.
  • Bake for 40- 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.4, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 52.8, Sodium 500.3, Carbohydrate 118.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 74.4, Protein 9.2

EASY, EASY FRIENDSHIP CAKE



Easy, Easy Friendship Cake image

It is simple and sweet. The original directions, which call for baking in a tube pan and pouring hot syrup over the cake in the pan, work. We also tried it in a Bundt pan, with the hot syrup drizzled over the cake after removing from the pan. That worked equally well.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 Cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Duncan Hines butter cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cream sherry
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
4 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sherry wine
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Place all cake ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix on slow speed with electric mixer for 1 minute, then on medium speed for 3 minutes or until well-mixed.
  • Pour into a greased and floured tube pan (or Bundt pan).
  • Bake at 325ºF for 1 hour.
  • (Test to see if done with a toothpick.).
  • Boil dressing ingredients 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour over hot cake while still in pan.
  • Let cool completely in pan before turning out.

FRIENDSHIP CAKE - 30 DAY CAKE



FRIENDSHIP CAKE - 30 Day Cake image

My Aunt & mother made this all the time, best cake ever!

Provided by Linda P

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

FRIENDSHIP CAKE STARTER
1 pkg dry yeast
1 (16 oz.) can fruit cocktail in syrup
1 (16 oz.) can peaches in syrup
2 1/2 c sugar
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits
2 1/2 c sugar
1 (8 oz.) jar maraschino cherries
2 1/2 c sugar
FRIENDSHIP CAKE:
1 (2 layer) pkg. white cake mix (no pudding in the cake mix)
1 small box vanilla instant pudding
2/3 c vegetable oil
4 egg whites
1 1/2 c fruit only...no juice make sure to drain all juice from fruit.
1 c chopped pecans
powdered sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • 1. FRIENDSHIP CAKE STARTER Combine one packet of dry yeast, fruit cocktail with juice, peaches with juice and 2 1/2 cups sugar in large jar. Stir with wooden spoon until sugar is dissolved, cover loosely ~ don't close the lid completely. It will explode. Let stand at room temperature. Stir once each day for 10 days. Add pineapple with juice and 2 1/2 cups sugar, mix well. Stir once each day for 10 days. Add cherries (cut in half) with juice and remaining 2 1/2 cups sugar, mix well. Stir once each day for 10 days. Remove fruit and store in a covered plastic container in refrigerator. Store starter juice in covered plastic container in refrigerator. May store in refrigerator indefinitely. Fruit Yields enough for 3 cakes. To start the process again start with 1 1/2 cups of starter juice an add the fruit & surgar in the order given above. Give 1 1/2 cups of starter juice to 2 friends.
  • 2. For Cake mix all cake ingredients. Place in a oiled & floured bundt pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for one hour. When cooled, dust with powdered sugar or frost with cream cheese frosting.

FRIENDSHIP CAKE AND STARTER



Friendship Cake and Starter image

This recipe has been around for many years and is all over the internet, but thought I would add it for those who have never seen it. You must first make the yeast starter which takes 2 weeks and then go on to the fruit starter which takes 30 days. It's a fun thing to do with your children, allowing them to add the fruit each time and then make the cake. The cake is very moist! Enjoy! TIP=One package of dry active yeast= 2 1/4 teaspoons or 1/4 ounce)

Provided by quotFoodThe Way To

Categories     Quick Breads

Time P30DT50m

Yield 4 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sliced peach, drained and cut up
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks
3 maraschino cherries
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast, plus
1 1/8 teaspoons dry active yeast
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 (29 ounce) can peaches
1 cup nuts, chopped
1 (18 ounce) yellow cake mix (not the pudding kind)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla or 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
4 eggs
2/3 cup oil

Steps:

  • YEAST STARTER:.
  • Combine peaches, pineapple, cherries, sugar and yeast. Stir with wooden spoon 3 to 4 times the first day. Then stir daily for 2 weeks. Store in glass jar on counter with lid just barely set on.
  • FRUIT STARTER:.
  • Mix yeast starter, sugar, peaches and place on the counter in a gallon jar with lid. Let stand, do not refrigerate. Set aside for 10 days, stirring daily.
  • On tenth day, add: 1 (30 oz.) can chunk pineapple and juice.
  • Let stand 10 more days, stirring daily.
  • On the 20th day, add: 1 (29 oz.) fruit cocktail and juice 1 (10 oz.) maraschino cherries and juice. Let stand 10 more days, stirring daily.
  • On the 30th day, drain juice off and give 1 1/2 cups juice to 6 friends along with the recipe.
  • There will be enough drained fruit for 4 (9x13 inch) cakes.
  • CAKE:.
  • Mix cake mix, pudding mix, eggs and oil. Add nuts and fruit. Spread evenly in greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pan: Use a 13x9-inch baking pan with 2-inch-high sides. A larger pan will result in a thinner cake, while a smaller pan will make the cake too thick.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: Bake the cake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a good-quality frosting: A good-quality frosting will make your cake taste even better. You can use a store-bought frosting or make your own.
  • Decorate the cake as desired: You can decorate the cake with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or other decorations of your choice.

Conclusion:

Friendship cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this cake is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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