LUCY'S FRIENDSHIP CAKE

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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.

Sharifah Lorreen
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This cake was a total disaster! It didn't rise properly and the frosting was too runny. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Nasir Shekh
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was amazing. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll add some extra moisture to the cake batter.


Siya Nleya
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This is a great recipe for a classic friendship cake. The cream cheese frosting is especially good.


Aryana Swisher
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This cake is delicious, but it's a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, fluffier cake.


Namubiru Florence mary
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I've tried many friendship cake recipes and this one is by far the best. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


2x Tae-_-
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a showstopper and always a hit at parties.


Felix Farty
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Made this cake for a friend's birthday and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Md. Sayed Didar
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but it didn't turn out well. The cake was dry and the frosting was too runny.


Amelia Wyveln
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The instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. Will be sure to add this recipe to my favorites.


Funmilayo Aina
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This cake is delicious! But is a little too sweet for me. Next time, I'll use less sugar.


Okemmiri Paschal
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great cake for any occasion.


Riffat Asad
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This is my new favorite cake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Wisdom Tv
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it.


Ms Sanjida
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.