Best 5 Friendship Coffee Cakes Recipes

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Indulge yourself in the delightful aroma and exquisite taste of "friendship coffee cakes", a culinary masterpiece that brings people together like never before. These delectable cakes are not just ordinary treats; they are symbols of love, companionship, and the simple joys of life shared with those we cherish. Whether it's a cozy brunch with your loved ones, a vibrant potluck with friends, or a festive holiday gathering, "friendship coffee cakes" have the magical ability to transform any occasion into an unforgettable celebration of life and camaraderie.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

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

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

FRIENDSHIP CAKE STARTER WITH YEAST



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon yeast
flour (as needed)
milk (as needed)
sugar (as needed)
2/3 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup mixed nuts (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

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

Tips:

  • For a moist and tender crumb, use a combination of butter and shortening in the batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift the flour before measuring it. This will help ensure that the flour is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Friendship coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, tender texture, and sweet, cinnamon-sugar topping, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give friendship coffee cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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