Friendship cake and starter is a delicious and unique dessert that is often shared as a gift between friends and family. The cake itself is a moist and flavorful pound cake, while the starter is a yeasted mixture that is used to make the cake. The starter is made with a combination of flour, sugar, yeast, and water, and it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to six months. When you are ready to make the cake, simply add the starter to the remaining ingredients and bake. The result is a delicious and fluffy cake that is sure to please everyone who tries it.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
AMISH FRIENDSHIP CAKE
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
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
THIRTY DAY FRIENDSHIP CAKE
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
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 AND STARTER
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
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 AND STARTER
This cake is also known as a 30-day cake because it takes approximately 30 days to make it. It's very interesting to make and if you have kids they will enjoy the "experiment" in the kitchen as it is being made.
Provided by RobertB
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- If you already have some starter, skip the Starter instructions and go directly to the cakes instructions. STARTER: In the one gallon jar, combine the pineapple, 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons of brandy. Let ingredients sit in jar for 2 weeks, stirring daily. At the end of two weeks, add the maraschino cherries, 1 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of brandy. Let the mixture sit for two more weeks, stirring daily. During the forth week add the canned peaches, 1 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of brandy. Let sit another two weeks, stirring daily. Separate the liquid from the fruit. The liquid is your starter and you can use the fruit on ice cream or cake. CAKES: Each cake recipe will make 1 bundt cake or 3 loaf cakes (use a loaf bread pan). Now you are ready to prepare the fruit for two cakes. DO NOT refrigerate the liquid. In a large gallon jar, put 1 1/2 cups of the starter, 2 1/2 cups of sugar and 1 large can (28 Oz.) sliced peaches. Mix well and cover jar with a paper towel. Do not refrigerate or screw lid on jar. Stir every day for 10 days. Next, add 2 1/2 cups of sugar and 1 can (16 oz.) crushed pineapple. Stir everyday for 10 days. Add 2 1/2 cups sugar and 1 can (16 oz.) fruit cocktail. Slice contents of 1 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries and add with juice. Stir every day for 10 days. On baking day, drain the fruit and divide it into two equal parts. Save the juice and use it as starter for friends. You will have enough for five starters (approximately 2 cups each). DO NOT refrigerate the liquid because it will stop the fermenting action. For each cake you will need: To each cake mix, add pudding mix, oil, and eggs. Beat until smooth and fold in fruit and nuts, batter will be thick. Pour mixture into a greased tube pan, then bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Turn cake out of pan while hot. When cooled, the cake freezes well. The choices of flavored cake mixes and pudding mixes is yours and coconut may be substituted for nuts. You can also soak the cake a bit with some rum to add a little flavor. When you make the loaf cakes, you should give a person 1 loaf cake, 1 jar of starter, and this recipe. The mixture you make in the jar will yield enough fruit for 2 bundt cakes or 6 loaf cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 920 calories, Fat 28.9930375 g, Carbohydrate 155.6611125 g, Cholesterol 94.32 mg, Fiber 3.90925000980496 g, Protein 8.957125 g, SaturatedFat 3.66625 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (288g), Sodium 1008.20675 mg, Sugar 151.751862490195 g, TransFat 1.6873625 g
FRIENDSHIP CAKE AND STARTER
Steps:
- Starter: In a one gallon jar or large zippered bag, combine the pineapple, 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons of brandy. Let ingredients sit in jar for 2 weeks, stirring daily. Be sure to let out gasses that are created by the fermentation. At the end of two weeks, add the maraschino cherries, 1 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of brandy. Let the mixture sit for two more weeks, stirring daily. During the forth week add the canned peaches, 1 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of brandy. Let sit another two weeks, stirring daily. Seperate the liquid from the fruit. The liquid is your starter and you can use the fruit on ice cream or cake. Once starter is established, the recipe can be followed from this point: DO NOT refrigerate the liquid. In a large gallon jar, put 1½ cups of the starter, 1½ cups of sugar and 1 large can (28 ounces) sliced peaches. Mix well and cover jar with a paper towel. Do not refrigerate or screw lid on jar. Stir every day for 10 days. Next, add 1½ cups of sugar and 1 can (16 ounces) crushed pineapple. Stir everyday for 10 days. Add 1½ cups sugar and 1 can (16 ounces) fruit cocktail. Slice contents of 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries and add with juice. Stir every day for 10 days. On baking day, drain the fruit and divide it into two equal parts. Save the juice and use it as starter for friends. You will have enough for five starters (approximately 2 cups each). DO NOT refrigerate the liquid because it will stop the fermenting action. For each cake you will need: To each cake mix, add pudding mix, oil, and eggs. Beat until smooth and fold in fruit and nuts, batter will be thick. Pour mixture into a greased tube pan, then bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 50 to 60 minutes. Turn cake out of pan while hot. When cooled, the cake freezes well. The choices of flavored cake mixes and pudding mixes is yours and coconut may be substituted for nuts.
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QUICK SOURDOUGH: KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CAKE
German Friendship Cake - made with leftover sourdough starter and lots of chewy fruits and nuts.
Provided by Renee Pottle
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients except the brown sugar and ¼ cup walnuts. Stir to combine. The combination of baking soda and sourdough starter will cause the dough to bubble up.
- Grease a 10-12 cup Bundt pan.Sprinkle the bottom with the brown sugar and ¼ cup walnuts.
- Spoon the batter into the pan and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Remove from oven. Cool on a rack for10 minutes; then turn out of the pan and cool completely before slicing.
FRIENDSHIP CAKE STARTER WITH YEAST
Make and share this Friendship Cake Starter with Yeast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Quick Breads
Time P10DT50m
Yield 2 starters
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Mix first 4 Starter ingredients (flour, water, sugar, yeast) in a glass bowl or a zip-lock bag; if you use a bowl cover loosely with a lid or plate.
- Let stand in a warm place and stir each day (or squeeze the bag).
- On the 5th and 10th days add 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk and 1 cup sugar.
- On the 10th day remove 2 cups starter for restarting.
- Keep 1 cup for yourself and give 1 cup to a friend.
- To the remainder add all Coffee Cake batter ingredients; mix well.
- Pour half the batter into two greased and floured loaf pans.
- Mix streusel topping and pour half of it over the batter.
- Add the remaining batter, then the remaining streusel topping and bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes until the cake tests done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2802.6, Fat 114.6, SaturatedFat 31.8, Cholesterol 398.5, Sodium 1478.1, Carbohydrate 416.7, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 254.5, Protein 34.8
FRIENDSHIP CAKE - 30 DAY CAKE
Steps:
- FRIENDSHIP CAKE STARTER Combine 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. For Cake mix all cake ingredients. Place in a oiled & floured bundt pan. Bake in a 300 degree F oven for one hour. When cooled, dust with powdered surgar or frost with crean cheese frosting.
HERMAN FRIENDSHIP CAKE
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
FRIENDSHIP CAKE WITH BRANDIED FRUIT STARTER RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by á-42919
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your Friendship Cake will taste. This is especially important for the starter, as it will be the base for your cake.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking a Friendship Cake is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If you bake the cake at a higher temperature, it may brown too quickly and the inside may not cook through. If you bake the cake at a lower temperature, it may not rise properly.
- Don't open the oven door too often: Opening the oven door too often can cause the cake to fall. Only open the door to check on the cake in the last few minutes of baking.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Store the cake properly: Friendship Cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze the cake for up to 3 months.
- Share the cake with friends and family: Friendship Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for sharing with friends and family. It's a great way to show your appreciation for the people in your life.
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 everyone who tries it. Be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your Friendship Cake turns out perfect every time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a delicious and memorable Friendship Cake!
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