Best 14 Friendship Cake Recipes

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Friendship cake, also known as pass-it-on cake or crazy cake, is a unique and delicious dessert with a rich history and a delightful taste. This simple-to-make cake is passed from friend to friend, creating a chain of sharing and goodwill. The original recipe, dating back to the 1950s, has evolved over time, giving rise to various versions with slight variations in ingredients and methods. In this article, we present a collection of friendship cake recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic. From the traditional recipe to variations using different flavors, fillings, and frostings, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find a recipe here that will make your friendship cake a memorable treat to share with loved ones.

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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

DAWN'S AMISH FRIENDSHIP CAKE WITH STARTERS



Dawn's Amish Friendship Cake With Starters image

This is FABULOUS...YUMMO! There are 3 steps to this Amish Friendship Cake Starter... There is the Initial Amish Starter, The Secondary Starter, and The Amish Friendship Cake... I have posted all the recipes here all in one place. Preparation time is way off, as this is not your typical recipe and preparation takes 30 days. If you want to make a Carrot Cake, use a Spice Cake mix in place of the Yellow Cake mix, and add 1 c. shredded carrot, and 1 c. raisins to the recipe.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Quick Breads

Time P1mT50m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup pineapple chunk, drained
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
1 cup maraschino cherry, including the juice
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
1 1/2 cups amish starter, prepared above
1 (20 ounce) can sliced peaches in juice
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, and juice
1 (20 ounce) can fruit cocktail, and juice
1 yellow cake mix (without pudding in it)
2/3 cup oil
4 eggs
1/3 of the fruit (prepared with the starter above)
1 cup nuts, chopped
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding

Steps:

  • Amish Friendship Cake Initial STARTER:.
  • Day 1-Day 14:.
  • 1 cup cubed pineapple, drained.
  • 1 cup sugar.
  • 2 T. Brandy.
  • Combine in a glass gallon jar. Let set it set for 2 weeks.
  • Cover loosely with aluminum foil, with a wooden spoon inserted through the foil to stir daily-DO NOT REMOVE FOIL OR SPOON!
  • Be sure to stir daily.
  • Day 15:.
  • Add 1 cup Marachino cherries including the juice.
  • 1 cup sugar.
  • 2 T. Brandy.
  • Let set two more weeks, stirring daily.
  • Day 30:.
  • Strain the fruit from the juice using a plastic strainer. (DO NOT USE A METAL STRAINER.).
  • The resulting "juice" is the "starter" for your Amish Friendship Cake.
  • Amish Frienship Cake Secondary STARTER:.
  • First we prepare another starter from the starter above.
  • 1 1/2 cups starter, prepared above.
  • 1 lg. can sliced peaches, with juice.
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar.
  • Put peaches and juice in a gallon jar. Stir once a day for 10 days:.
  • On the 10th day, Add:.
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar.
  • 1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks and juice.
  • Stir every day for 10 days.
  • On the 20th Day, Add:.
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar.
  • 1 10 oz. jar Marachino cherries and juice.
  • 1 20 oz. can fruit cocktail and juice.
  • Stir every day for 10 days.
  • On the 30th Day:.
  • Drain liquid from fruit.
  • Divide the juice into 5-6 jars each containing 1 1/2 cups of juice.
  • Give to friends, and keep one for yourself.
  • Your friends can now start with the starter you have given them, and make the 30 day cake directly.
  • Divide fruit in thirds. You can freeze 2/3 of the fruit to use later.
  • Note:.
  • When putting fruit or juice in jars, leave jars on the counter & DO NOT REFRIGERATE! DO NOT PUT LID ON TIGHT, set it on top of jar - loosely! DO NOT PUT JUICE IN THE REFRIGERATOR!
  • Amish Friendship Cake:.
  • Cake 1 yellow cake mix, without pudding in it.
  • 2/3 cup oil.
  • 4 eggs.
  • 1/3 of the fruit, prepared with the starter above.
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped.
  • 1 box Vanilla instant pudding.
  • Mix all ingredients together, and bake in a greased Bundt pan at 350, for 50 minutes or until done.
  • Important Note:.
  • Do not use a metal strainer when straining the fruit.
  • When adding fruit and juice to the jar, leave it on the counter & DO NOT REFRIGERATE! DO NOT PUT LID ON TIGHT. Set it on top loosely! DO NOT PUT JUICE IN THE REFRIGERATOR!
  • I frost my cakes with Cream Cheese frosting and top with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14082, Fat 299, SaturatedFat 44.2, Cholesterol 856.5, Sodium 6144.4, Carbohydrate 2835.7, Fiber 46.8, Sugar 2591.4, Protein 81.8

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.

AMISH FRIENDSHIP CHOCOLATE CAKE



Amish friendship Chocolate Cake image

tired of friendship bread why not try chocolate cake.

Provided by Stormy Stewart

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 1

see below

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together: 2/3 cup shortening 1- 2/3 cup sugar Add: 3 eggs 1 cup Amish batter * 1 tsp vanilla Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Combine: 2/3 cup cocoa 1-1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking powder Add flour mixture to batter alternately with 3/4 cup cold water. Beat 1 minute on medium speed. Mix in by hand 1 cup chopped nuts (optional). Pour into greased and floured 9x12 pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-40 minutes.

BLUEBERRY FRIENDSHIP BREAD OR BUNDT CAKE (COFFEECAKE)



Blueberry Friendship Bread or Bundt Cake (Coffeecake) image

Another way to use your Amish Friendship Bread Starter. If you don't have starter, use Recipe #153 to start the process. You can add a simple glaze of 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar mixed with 1-2 Tbls. of milk, or you can leave it plain. Can be used as a dessert or coffeecake. In response to the 1-star reviews: I'm not sure why people are having problems with the recipe. It is just an adaptation of Recipe #60676. I've made it numerous times without any problems (as you can see in the photos). There isn't any added sugar because the sugar is in the starter.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup amish starter
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or oil or half applesauce and half oil)
3 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk (fat free is fine)
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding (dry)
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups frozen blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F Lightly grease two loaf pans or a Bundt pan.
  • Combine all ingredients, except blueberries, mixing thoroughly. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour into prepared pan(s).
  • For loaf pans, bake 35-40 minutes or until test done with a toothpick. For Bundt pan, bake 60 minutes. or until test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 218.9, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 13, Protein 3.2

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



Friendship Cake image

This came from a friend of mine many years ago. It's different then the Amish friendship cake recipe as it doesn't require a starter. This easy cake is a lot of fun to do.

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Yellow Cake

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups fruit cocktail, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix with eggs and oil. Mix thoroughly and stir in fruit and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 154.2 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

AMISH FRIENDSHIP CAKE BROWNIES



Amish Friendship Cake Brownies image

My sister n law, Bev gave me the starter for this. After a few weeks it becomes a challenge of what to make next, so I went on the hunt!!!! I found a fantastic web site called http://www.friendshipbreadkitchen.com, they had these listed and a link for the glaze. I added a few touches of my own to the mix i.e. The instant coffee...

Provided by Dave T.

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 c amish friendship bread starter
3 eggs
1 c corn oil
1/2 c milk
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 c ap flour
1/4 c cocoa powder
1 small box instant chocolate pudding mix
2 Tbsp instant coffee granules
1/4 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c nuts chopped (your choice)
IRISH CREAM VANILLA CINNAMON GLAZE
1/2 c butter
1/4 c water
1 c white sugar
1/4 c baileys vanilla cinnamon irish cream liqueur

Steps:

  • 1. Pre heat oven to 325 degrees. Mix brownie ingredients as listed and bring together with an electric mixer until combined
  • 2. Butter and flour a 9x13 baking pan (I like using half flour half coco mix) pour batter into prepared baking pan bake at 325 for 1 hour until brownies start to pull from side of pan and a toothpick comes out semi clean. """"Important""" Let cool completely!!!!!
  • 3. Glaze recipe: In a small sauce pan bring butter, water and sugar to a boil over med heat, continue to boil for 5 min stiring constantly. Remove from heat and add Baileys, stir till combined, drizzle over cake, serve with tall glass of cold milk! Enjoy

30 DAY CAKE ( FRIENDSHIP BREAD )



30 day cake ( friendship bread ) image

I got this recipe & starer from a girl-friend, at Thanksgiven, in time for Christmas! Now I have to bake it often! SSSoooo Good!!!

Provided by kathy young

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1can 16 oz pinapple crushed --with juice added too
3 c white sugar
1can 16 oz fruit cocktail, canned add juice too
3 c white sugar
1can 16 oz peaches& juice
3 c white sugar
every 10 d can(s) of different fruits & 3cups white sugar
after 30 day's bake yellow cake mix,w/all the fruit , of juice, save juice, give to feinds as a starter for a new cake!
i keep my friuts & sugar in a glass one gallon jar & leave out on counter & shake well every day!!
may add chopped walnuts or pecans to cake mixture

Steps:

  • 1. after 30 days make yellow cake,mix all the fruit into cake-mix,pour into well greased loaf pans. Bake 1hr, check often, tooth-pick test. strain all juice off, the juice is the " starter " for a new cake. Give " starter " to your friends! A Starter equals 1cup juice!

LUCY'S FRIENDSHIP CAKE



Lucy's Friendship Cake image

This recipe is from the book Friendship Cake by Lynne Hinton, a writer friend of mine. I highly recommend this story about four friends in a Southern town. Beautiful story! You'll love this cake! Just one more thing . . . in order to be really honest, I wrote to Lynne, asking permission to use her recipe. This is what she wrote...

Provided by Sandy Young

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box duncan hines or betty crocker butter cake mix
1 small package instant vanilla pudding (4 oz.)
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 c water
1/2 c creme sherry
1 c pecans, finely chopped
4 eggs
BOILED DRESSING
3/4 c granulated sugar
3/4 stick butter
3 Tbsp creme sherry
3 Tbsp water

Steps:

  • 1. Place all cake ingredients in mixing bowl. Mix on slow speed for 1 minute, then on medium speed for 3 minutes. Pour into a well-greased and floured tube pan (I use a Bundt pan). I've never used baking spray with flour, but I imagine it would work just fine.
  • 2. Bake at 325 for 1 hour. I suggest checking for doneness with a toothpick by about 50 minutes. I've discovered that in our high altitude (6400 feet), 50 minutes is just about right.
  • 3. Boil dressing ingredients 2 to 3 minutes. Poke holes in cake with a toothpick, and pour hot dressing over hot cake while it's still in the pan. Let cake cool completely in pan.
  • 4. This friendship cake is so easy to make . . . very moist. Most friendship cakes call for starter that has to be kept alive, but not this one. I think you'll really enjoy it.

FRIENDSHIP CAKE



Friendship Cake image

Make and share this Friendship Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mary Scheffert

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 1 9x13 coffee cake, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups friendship active starter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
  • Combine all cake ingredients and pour into prepared pan.
  • Mix together topping ingredients& sprinkle evenly over cake.
  • Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes, or until tests done.
  • Let cool completely, and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

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.

THIRTY DAY FRIENDSHIP CAKE



Thirty Day Friendship Cake image

This takes 30 days to prepare the fruit for the cake but it's worth it. It's delicious. If you are lucky a 'friend' will give you 2 cups of starter along with a piece of cake so you won't have to go to all the trouble of preparing a starter. If you have the starter, begin with step 1. If you don't have the starter, follow the link to Friendship Fruit Starter. It will actually take 50 days total, if you need to make the starter.

Provided by Yvonne

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time P19DT19h2m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups Friendship Fruit Starter
1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches with juice
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
½ cup white sugar
2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries
2 ½ cups white sugar
2 (18.25 ounce) packages yellow cake mix
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ⅓ cups vegetable oil
8 eggs
2 cups golden raisins
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Day One: In a large glass jar or bowl, combine 2 cups of the starter with 1 can of the sliced peaches and their juice (each slice chopped into 4 pieces). Add 2 1/2 cups of the white sugar and stir once every day for 10 days. When not stirring mixture, keep it covered with a paper towel, foil, or a loose lid. Let sit at room temperature. Don't refrigerate it or cover it airtight. A pan of water underneath the jar or bowl will keep the ants out.
  • Day Ten: Add 1 can of chunk pineapple and its juice. Cut each chunk of pineapple in half. Stir in 1/2 cup of white sugar. Stir once everyday for 10 days. The color should change, and the mixture should foam when stirred.
  • Day Twenty: Slice each cherry in half, and stir in. Add 2 1/2 cups of the white sugar. Stir once every day for the final 10 days. The cherries will give the juice back its pinkish color.
  • Day Thirty: Drain fruit and reserve it and the liquid. The fruit will be used in the cake. Pour the liquid into 3 glass or ceramic pint jars. One for you to start your next cake, and two for friends. Cake must be started within 3 days after receiving the starter, or you should freeze the starter to use at a later date. Do not use plastic or metal containers to store liquid!
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x13-inch baking pans.
  • It's best to mix the two cakes separately. Combine 1 box of the cake mix, 1 box of the instant vanilla pudding, 2/3 cup of the vegetable oil, and 4 of the eggs. Stir, then add 1/2 of the drained reserved fruit from the starter. Stir, then add 1 cup of the golden raisins, 1 cup of the chopped nuts and 1 cup of the coconut. Stir until all ingredients are combined. The batter will be stiff. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan. Repeat for cake number two.
  • Bake cakes at in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 220.2 mg, Sugar 38.7 g

FRIENDSHIP CAKE



Friendship Cake image

This is such a good recipe. It's a lot different than the Amish Friendship cake. It's very moist and fruity Enjoy this and give some to a friend.The first part of this recipe is for the starter. The cake recipe will follow...Makes enough to give to three friends.

Provided by Linda Griffith

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

FRIENDSHIP CAKE STARTER:
1 pkg active dry yeast
3 c warm water (105 to 115) divided
2 c all purpose flour, sifted
2 Tbsp sugar
FRUIT AND NUT FRIENDSHIP CAKE
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 c sugar
2 c all purpose flour
2/3 c vegetable oil
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 c apples, chopped, pared and cored
3 c starter mix
1 c raisins or chopped dates or dried cranberries or cherries
1 c walnuts
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • 1. STARTER: Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water, stirring well. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly. Combine remaining water, flour and sugar in a medium size, non metallic bowl, mix well. Add dissolved yeast and stir well. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or cheesecloth and let stand in a warm place for three days, stirring 2 or 3 times daily.Place fermented mixture in refrigerator at this point,Stir daily and use within 11 days. Always bring starter to room temperature before using in cake recipe.Allow to set in a warm place for one hour before using. Stir well and then measure amount needed for recipe.On day 10, divide the mixture.Measure the three cups needed for recipe. Divide remaining starter into one cup portions. Place in plastic or glass containers and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Keep one container for yourself and one cup each to friends along with nurturing the starter instructions and cake recipe.
  • 2. NURTURING YOUR STARTER INSTRUCTIONS: Your starter should have a sweet yeasty smell. If at anytime you notice what appears to be spoilage, toss starter and start over. Do not add milk, cream or eggs to starter while fermenting, as it may produce bacteria. Day 1..The day that you receive your starter, stir with a wooden spoon until well blended. Let it sit on a counter, loosely covered for one day. Do not refrigerate at this point Days 2,3,&4: Refrigerate. Stir the mixture each day and keep loosely covered. Day 5: Transfer starter to a large glass or ceramic jar or bowl and add the following: 1 Cup of water; 1 cup all purpose flour and one cup of sugar. Stir to mix and return to refrigerator, covering loosely with plastic wrap. Mixture will expand. Your container should not be more than half full to allow for expansion. Day: 6,7,8,&9, Stir only and keep refrigerated.Day 10: You may need to transfer mix to a larger container. Add more starter food (flour, water and sugar) and stir. Allow starter to sit at room temperature for one hour. Remove 3 cups for 3 friends and measure 3 cups for the following recipe.
  • 3. FRUIT AND NUT FRIENDSHIP CAKE: Using the ingredients above, Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl, set aside. In another large bowl mix starter, eggs and white sugar, oil and vanilla. Add flour mixture, apples and raisins or currents and nuts. Pour into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 350 for 50 or 60 minutes. Cool and dust with powdered sugar. Instead of the apples, you can also try two cups drained pineapples or two cups drained canned peaches or pears.

Tips:

  • Follow the instructions carefully: Friendship cake recipes can vary slightly, so it's important to follow the instructions in the recipe you're using exactly.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your friendship cake the best flavor. If you can, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at a moderate temperature so that it has time to rise and cook through evenly.
  • Don't overbake the cake: Overbaking the cake can make it dry and crumbly. Check the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container: This will help to keep the cake fresh and moist.

Conclusion:

Friendship cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to show your friends and family how much you care. With a little planning and effort, you can make a friendship cake that will be the hit of any party or gathering.

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