Best 10 Easy Easy Friendship Cake Recipes

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"Easy Friendship Cake" is a classic dessert that has been passed down through generations, cherished for its simple ingredients, ease of preparation, and delicious flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe is perfect for creating a sweet and memorable treat to share with friends and family. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey together!

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

THIRTY DAY FRIENDSHIP CAKE



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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

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.

AMISH FRIENDSHIP CAKE



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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

EASY VANILLA CAKE



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This vanilla cake is like, the best cake I have ever made. It's not too bland, and it's not too sweet. This is great for all occasions and easy to do in your spare time.

Provided by Sapphire Bang

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 pinches salt
3 eggs
¾ cup milk
¾ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch cake tin with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl. Add eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Mix by hand or use an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Add more flour if batter is too runny. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool, 15 to 30 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill slightly, 15 to 30 minutes more. Slice the cooled cake through the middle to make 2 layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

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.

APPLE SOUR CREAM CAKE



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Celebrate seasonal ingredients and bake this easy apple sponge cake. This Polish recipe uses soured cream for a moist sponge and a tot of rum

Provided by Moje Gotowanie team

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 apples
1 lemon, juiced
440g caster sugar
4 eggs
480g plain flour
7g baking powder
250g soured cream
50ml rum
20g butter, melted, plus extra for the tin
10g icing sugar

Steps:

  • Peel, deseed and cut the apples into eighths. Pour the lemon juice over the apples and sprinkle with a little caster sugar so that they do not darken.
  • Heat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Beat the eggs with the remaining caster sugar in a mixer until you have a thick, pale, mousse-like mixture. Sift over the flour and baking powder, and fold it in followed by the soured cream, rum and butter.
  • Butter the inside of a 23cm springform tin and arrange the apples on the base. Spoon the batter on top and level it with a spatula. Put the cake in the oven and bake for 50 minutes-1 hour without opening the door. Cool the cake and then turn it out onto a plate, and sprinkle it with icing sugar to finish.

FRIENDSHIP CAKE AND STARTER



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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.

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.

HERMAN FRIENDSHIP CAKE



Herman friendship cake image

You have to keep Herman alive for 10 days then bake him and share with friends.

Provided by sarah_harrison-2

Time 45m

Yield Makes Cake

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • This is an Amish tradition. His name is Hermann and he is made for friendship. You can make the starter batch then keep him alive until he is ready to share, making a delicious cake with your part of him.
  • What to do:
  • 1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water for 10 minutes and stir.
  • 2. Add the flour and sugar then mix thoroughly.
  • 3. Slowly stir in the warm milk.
  • 4. Cover the bowl in a clean cloth.
  • 5. Leave in a cool dry place for 24 hours
  • 6. Now proceed from day one of the 10 day cycle.
  • I am a sourdough cake. I'm supposed to sit on your worktop for 10 days without a lid on.
  • You CANNOT put me in the fridge or I will die. If I stop bubbling, I am dead.
  • Day1: Put me in a large mixing bowl and cover loosely with a tea towel.
  • Day 2: Stir well
  • Day 3: Stir well
  • Day 4: Herman is hungry. Add 1 cup each of plain flour, sugar and milk. Stir well.
  • Day 5: Stir well
  • Day 6: Stir well
  • Day 7: Stir well
  • Day 8: Stir well
  • Day 9: Add the same as day 4 and stir well. Divide into 4 equal portions and give away to
  • friends with a copy of these instructions. Keep the fourth portion.
  • Day 10: Now you are ready to make the cake. Stir well and add the main cake ingredients.
  • Mix everything together and put into a large greased baking tin. Sprinkle with a quarter of a
  • cup of brown sugar and a quarter of a cup of melted butter. Bake for 45 minutes at 170 to
  • 180C. You may need to cover in tin foil and bake for a further 20 minutes to make sure your Herman is done in the middle.
  • Once you have made this recipie why not start again and experiment with other flavours such as chocolate and banana.
  • LETS SEE HOW FAR HERMAN CAN TRAVEL AS HE IS SHARED BETWEEN FRIENDS

"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

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or ingredients, as this could affect the outcome of your cake. If you're unsure about something, refer to the recipe again or ask a friend or family member for help.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cake will taste. Try to use organic, locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough and dense. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined, then stop.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven can affect the way your cake bakes. Make sure you preheat your oven to the correct temperature before you start baking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.

Conclusion:

Friendship cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture and sweet flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give friendship cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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