Best 5 Thirty Day Friendship Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a Culinary Journey of Friendship and Sweetness: Discover the Thirty-Day Friendship Cake, a Time-Honored Tradition

Embark on a delectable adventure with the Thirty-Day Friendship Cake, a cherished tradition passed down through generations. This unique baking experience not only yields a moist and flavorful cake but also fosters bonds of friendship and community. As the name suggests, the journey begins with a starter, which is lovingly shared among friends and family. Over the course of thirty days, each recipient nurtures the starter, adding simple ingredients and passing it along to the next person in the circle. The result is a cake that embodies the spirit of collaboration and friendship, symbolizing the growth and strengthening of bonds over time. This article presents a comprehensive guide to the Thirty-Day Friendship Cake, including variations and alternative recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences. Explore the classic recipe, discover gluten-free and vegan adaptations, and uncover the secrets to a perfectly moist and flavorful cake. Join the tradition and create a sweet memory with every bite.

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

FRIENDSHIP FRUIT STARTER



Friendship Fruit Starter image

This is really two recipes in one - 6 cups of brandied fruit, and 2 cups of starter for the Thirty Day Friendship Cake.

Provided by HBIC

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Brandy

Time P21D

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained
1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 ¼ cups brandy
1 ¼ cups white sugar

Steps:

  • In a large glass jar, combine drained pineapple chunks, drained apricot slices, drained sliced peaches, drained maraschino cherries, brandy and sugar. Stir gently with wooden spoon. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 3 weeks, stirring at least twice a week. Drain and reserve the liquid - This liquid is your starter for the Thirty Day Friendship Cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

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.

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

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.

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!

Tips:

  • Use a large glass jar with a lid: A one-gallon jar is ideal, but a half-gallon jar will also work. Make sure the jar has a tight-fitting lid to prevent the cake from drying out.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cake will taste. Use organic flour, sugar, and butter if possible.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or ingredients, or the cake may not turn out properly.
  • Stir the cake regularly: Stir the cake at least once a day, and more often if possible. This will help to keep the ingredients evenly distributed and prevent the cake from becoming too dense.
  • Be patient: It takes 30 days for the cake to fully mature, so don't be tempted to eat it before it's ready. The longer you wait, the better the cake will taste.

Conclusion:

Friendship cake is a delicious and unique treat that is easy to make. It's a great way to show your friends and family how much you care. With a little patience and care, you can create a delicious and memorable cake that will be enjoyed by everyone who tries it.

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