Hi! Yes, all recipes have been tested before posting including this Amish Friendship Cake And Starter. Save juice; there will be enough for 4 or 5 friends. You do need the alcohol to both preserve and ferment the fruit. Thats 60 days. I am confused - when you bake your cake do you use any of the fermented starter liquid? Im also all for using what you have and minimizing unnecessary trips to the grocery store, so in burrowing through my pantry, I found a couple of cans of fruit cocktail. Why put brandy in something so perfect. We love to hear this! I found this online: "When fermenting vegetables, it is common to notice a white layer forming on top of the liquid after a few days. Thanks in advance -. Fold the carrots and coconut into the batter. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. If the top begins to brown too quickly, tent a sheet of foil over the top of the cakes for the last 10 minutes. First, beg, steal or borrow 1 1/2 cups starter. Thanks, MAMA'S SECRET-RECIPE HOMEADE TUNA CASSEROLE. Add for each cake: 1 box yellow cake mix (not the pudding kind). It's great to have you with us in the Friendship Bread Kitchen! I like nuts inside my carrot cake.possible to reduce the oil a bit and add them in? Bake in greased and floured tube pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Thank you, Mandy! You use 1 1/2 to 2 c. fruit in the cake batter. I would search for article about fermenting and kahm yeast then decide if you want to proceed. It is best to make the 2 cake batters separately. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk (2% or higher fat) Instructions Pour the warm water into a small glass bowl. Friendship Cake: Day 1: Receive batter and place in large bowl. It wont have the same flavor without it. Mix well. Thanks for going to the trouble of figuring this out - would be nice to begin this tradition again. The fruit juice cannot be frozen. Or you can use one of these: This cake is safe to store in an airtight container at room temperature. Day Ten: Add pineapple tidbits, with liquid to the jar. 2 tablespoons brandy Stir. No eggs/oil or milk? Now I need to make it again using the recipe lol. 1 cup sugar I use all sorts of cake mixes..chocolatepineapleorange..lemon..cherry chipI just started making this again. I tried it without the frosting, warm out of the oven because I couldnt wait!! Choose from over 250+ AFB recipes and tutorials. It's funny you say that about it making sense. Stir in pecans. Day 6: Stir. If you are lucky, a friend will give you 2 cups of starter (and a piece of cake), so you won't have to make one. Many of you started up the Amish Friendship Sourdough Starter and may be getting tired of eating cinnamon bread all the time. It was SO very good.Thank you so much, Mandy. Dont remove the cake too early from the oven it needs at least 30 minutes, sometimes more and check for doneness in at least 2-3 places. Hmm my fear would be that the fruit might be a little funky at this point with nothing in it to preserve it. And yesyou DO need the starter to make this recipe. I mentioned that its a lot like an angel food cake so its less like a quick loaf and more like a cake. Even though there is alcohol in the starter, any that is absorbed int toe fruit during the fermenting process would be burned off during baking. 1 cup sugar Strain peach juice over starter. Give to friends and keep one for yourself. If you don't have any, see instructions to make your own that you can share with friends. She knew I hated fruit cake but loved fruit, especially cherries. Thanks. I absolutely love this cake & used to make it 25 years ago. This is not specific enough. 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The beauty of this process is that by making your own starter, you end up with more liquid than you need for the cake, and it's tradition to jar up the excess and pass it along to a friend with the cake recipe, hence "friendship" being in the name. 2 -1/2 cups sugar Bake cakes or cookies using fruit. Follow her on Instagram. If you prefer to have the fruit chunks (as I do), mix all the other ingredients first, then fold the fruit cocktail last in last. When I lived in North Carolina, I made this cake all the time. Let set it set for 2 weeks. directions. I have made it many times. Wish I could remember how she made it. Also, do you have to use the alcohol? When putting fruit or juice in jars, leave jars on the counter & DO NOT REFRIGERATE! Any suggestions? 1 week ago thecountrycook.net Show details . Drain liquid from fruit. Spray two 8x4-inch bread loaf pans (or 8 mini loaf pans) with teaspoon baking soda Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). However, the white film is usually a type of yeast known as kahm yeast." Cover jar with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and secure with a rubber band (do not use a lid as the mixture needs air to ferment). can peaches 2 1/2 c. sugar 1 (20 oz.) Mix in 1/2 of the reserved fruit. Required fields are marked *. The only thing is I am sure she would not use brandy. Fold the carrots and coconut into the batter. Grease two 95 loaf pans and set aside. Grease two 8" cake pans. THE AMISH FRIENDSHIP CAKE initial STARTER RECIPE My question is that can I still add brandy during this process?ThanksJenn. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. You stir the mixture a couple of times a week, and by day 20, your concoction is ready. Day 7: Stir. crushed pineapple. Combine cake mix, friendship cake starter, oil, and eggs in bowl, mix well. Good luck. If you click through and make a purchase, the Friendship Bread Kitchen may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I made one in a 12 cup bundt pan and the 6 small bundt pans. Its in the oven now so we shall see. Again Thank You so much. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Do not use a metal strainer when straining the fruit. Our homemade version will literally melt in your mouth. 4.3/5 (175) Total Time: 216 hrs 40 mins . Stir in 1/2 cup sugar until combined. can peaches in syrup 2 1/2 c sugar 1 (20 oz.) Day One: Pour Starter into a large glass jar. slicedpeaches. Freeze for up to three months. Thanks. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. 2-1/2 cups sugar What would you suggest for one who would want to make the cake from scratch rather than cake mixes and pudding mixes? Your email address will not be published. I mixed it by hand, but you can use your electric mixer. Then a few years ago I did a starter and made them myself. I have used the fruit from the starter and saw no difference. I spent part of my childhood in Texas, and we are all about fruit cocktail there. Day Ten: Strain pineapple juice over starter mixture. Hugs from NW Fl.LindY, Can we triple the first batch to get a larger amount of starter to share with family and friends this holiday season? Can you bake this carrot cake with the starter on day 1 or must you wait till the bake day (day ten) after feeding it on day 6? Step 5: Combine wet and dry ingredients Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Beat together 1 box cake mix, 4 eggs, 2/3 cup oil, and 1 package instant pudding in a large bowl until well combined. There currently aren't any reviews or comments for this recipe. It brings back so many good memories. You friends can now start with the starter you have given them and make the 30-day cake . Your email address will not be published. :), This one brings back good memories for me too :). Preparations begin a whopping 50 days before you want to eat the cake, so if you plan on it being on your holiday menu, it's almost time to start prepping. Stir mixture once each day for 10 more days. I am looking forward to making my first batch and sharing it with our family and friends! You give 1 1/2 c. of starter to each friend, along with complete recipe above. The resulting "juice" is the "starter" for your Amish Friendship Cake. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**. strain all juice off, the juice is the " starter " for a new cake. Definitely filing this one away in a safe space. Fold in pecans. Add Amish friendship starter, buttermilk, canola oil, milk and vanilla extract. Bake for about 35 minutes or until the a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The baked cake may be frozen and it will keep well for up to one year. Be sure to stir daily. Stir together and cover every day for nine days. If you give some fruit away or plan to retain a portion for your own new batch you likely won't be making 3 cakes (at the same time). The liquid you've saved will then be used to candy the fruit you're going to use in the cake, a process that requires mixing in additional fruit and sugar over 30 days. And then, a recipe for Fruit Cocktail Amish Friendship Bread Cake was born. The color should change and mixture should foam when stirred. Youll notice that the first step of this recipe is to use Amish sourdough starter. Add 2 cups sugar, stir well and cover. Bake for a minimum of 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in 2-3 places comes out clean. How to Make Amish Bread from Scratch Preheat Oven and Prep Pans: Preheat oven to 325. Mix well. Well, I baked your friendship fruitcake last night. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. 1 c. chopped pecans. I use only a clean wooden spoon to stir. Stireveryday for 10 days. I'm on the add cherries step and dumped it all in juice and all. I have frozen them to give as gifts for Christmas. Mandy,On the starter the amount of Brandy, is it 1 and 1/4 cup? I will make this again. Has no taste What is it? It will take 50 days total if you need to make the starter. Do notrefrigerate or screw lid on jar. So glad youre enjoying it, Anna! Be the first! Combine all ingredients in a large glass jar and stir well. Let set it set for two weeks. Stir in 1 cup raisins, 1 cup nuts, and 1 cup coconut until incorporated; batter will be stiff. 2023 Warner Bros. Day 5: Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. In a large bowl, combine the Amish bread starter with oil, eggs, 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Keep us updated on how they turned out! We find that with the undrained fruit cocktail, it has enough liquid to bake well. After preparing the fruit for your cake, you'll again drain the fruit, which will result in more starter than you need for another fruit cake (about 2 cups). What happened?? Lets do it! Cut each peach slice into 4 pieces and add to starter-juice mixture. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, flour, salt and sugar. Day 2: Stir. Add the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Store it in an airtight container and freezer for up to 3 months. I am so thrilled to see this recipe! Yes! Let the mixture sit fortwo more weeks, stirring daily. Here are more delicious recipes to try: When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Stir. Now I will start making it again. Yes, you can double or triple it! Continue with Recommended Cookies. You have become my #1 favorite blog.and there's not one recipe that you've posted that I haven't tried and didn't like! Thanks, I want to know that too. Stir in baking soda and pour batter into the prepared pans. I even drew a diagram on a piece of paper! 1 cup nuts, chopped. Cover the container loosely and leave at room temperature until bubbly. Stir mixture 2-3 times each week. At the end of two weeks, add the maraschino cherries,1 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of brandy. I ended up with a lot of juice. Mix all ingredients together, and bake in a greased Bundt pan at 350, for 50 minutes or until done. In a large bowl, combine the starter, oil, eggs, milk, vanilla and sugar. Thanks for the recipe and a trip down memory lane! Many years I've had this starter for Christmas cooking. can sliced peaches, drained and cut into chunks, 1 10-oz. Stir in 2 1/2 cups sugar until combined. That way the cake will stay fresh. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Thank You for a starter recipes that actually makes sense to me. AMISH FRIENDSHIP CAKE secondary STARTER. Is this okay? I dont have a color printer, but I made these small notes to go with them. Hi Letha! She would make the cake, which was wonderful, but we also ate the fruit as a topping on homemade vanilla ice creamheavenly! Do Not Refrigerate. I tried to take the confusion out of it when I wrote it and it sounds like I may have (hopefully!). I found several sites last year that said I could freeze the starter in mason jars. Stir daily for 10 days, using a wooden spoon. So, I guess you could say it was a happy success. Never had any mold at all. Day 15 For your, own cake, add the remaining batter the oil, eggs, flour, salt, baking soda, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and vanilla. Friendship cake must be started within 3 days of receiving the starter. You friends can now start with the starter you have given them and make the 30-day cake directly. Drain fruit, reserving liquid to be given away as Starter (should yield 3-4 pints of liquid). In a large glass jar, combine drained pineapple chunks, drained apricot slices, drained sliced peaches, drained maraschino cherries, brandy and sugar. Cover with waxed paper. Pour into prepared loaf pans. So glad this recipe turned out for you! I had this years ago when my sister sent it to me as a HaHa gotta ya. Let us know how it goes, Delia! Let sit, loosely covered, at room temperature for the final 10 days, stirring once each day. can of sliced peaches and juice. I found the post on converting times for the different pans. Combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar in a 2-quart container (glass, plastic, or ceramic); mix thoroughly. Could it be that my kitchen where I have it is not warm enough? This is the real deal. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Is it possible to make a batch of starter with the cherries in it and use the fruit and juice from that in a cake?? Slice contents of 1 jar (10 oz.) Your friends can now start with the starter you have given them, and make the 30 day cake directly. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Amount is based on available nutrient data. Hello my friends, this Amish Friendship Cake And Starter recipe will not disappoint, I promise! DO NOT refrigerate the liquid. You can freeze 2/3 of the fruit to use later. 2 cups in each. The alcohol helps with the fermenting and preserving process. I would love to know what the recipe actually calls for, for comparison . Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature 3 to 5 days, stirring 2 to 3 times each day. Hi Im just finished mixing the dough, Im concerned because it is not liquid on it. *You can either set the lid askew or cover with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth but DO NOT seal it with a tight lid or it may burst. Check out our, This post may contain affiliate links. Are you adding the sugar too? Serve the sauce on the side, or poke holes in the top of the cakes and pour over the top of the cakes. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. That's part of the fermentation process. (Victoria uses a 14-1/2 oz to 15 oz can) Stir daily for ten days. The friendship fruit cake becomes a sort of chain letter, with more and more people passing along the recipe the more they actually make it, and since the starter needs to be used or frozen within a few days, whoever receives one really has no excuse to not use it. This is a one-bowl recipe. I have never had dates in this cake. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. maraschino cherries andadd with juice. This post contains affiliate links. How did yours turn out? TENTH DAY: Add 2 1/2 cups sugar and a large can of chunk or crushed pineapple with juice. FIRST DAY: Mix 1 1/2 cups starter, a large can of peaches with juice and 2 1/2 cups sugar in large glass or ceramic jar or bowl. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the coconut-pecan sauce. All rights Reserved. jar maraschino cherries 2 1/2 c sugar FRIENDSHIP CAKE: 1 (2 layer) pkg. Reserve 1 1/2 cups starter juice and leave in glass gallon jar. I will let you know how it turned out. 20TH DAY: Add 2 1/2 cups sugar, large can fruit cocktail with juice and a large jar or maraschino cherries with juice. Now I can start this again but this time it will be with my daughter, daughter-in-law and grandaughter. Is it possible to make this cake without the brandy. Reserve 1 cup starter; pour the remaining starter, 1 cup each, into 3 containers to give away to friends if desired. The problem I had is no one wanted the starter juice to make their own cakes. I would just start another jar of starter, but there is not enough time to wait 3 weeks and then wait 30 days. I had lost the starter and could not find a starter recipe that sounded right. It will become bubbly and have a sour odor. Cover loosely with aluminum foil, with a wooden spoon inserted through the foil to stir daily-DO NOT REMOVE FOIL OR SPOON! Day One: Place starter into a large glass jar or bowl. I can't imagine any major reason it wouldn't work! Mom used to keep a glass jar of "brandied fruit"going on the kitchen counter. Strain the fruit from the juice using a plastic strainer. I have placed a starter in the freezer and while it doesn't freeze (alcohol) it maintains its thick, syrup consistency and works well for the next time I want to start my fruit for another batch of delicious friendship cake. https://www.friendshipbreadkitchen.com/conversion-tables/. hi this is BuffyNFlorida Mandy I love your site, Hello,I came across your post and hope you can help me. Store cakes in an air-tight container or cover with plastic wrap. Grease two 9-inch loaf pans. Stir daily for 10 days. This is one of the cakes I use to make quite a bit when I first started baking, over 30 plus years ago. Some versions of this recipe retain all of the heavy syrup for the fruit cocktail I partially drained mine because I prefer more of a cake-like texture. "This cake is very good for the holidays or as a gift. Cut each pineapple in half and add to starter mixture. I've never had anything like that happen that stinks! Works GREAT! Next,add 2 1/2 cups of sugar and 1 can (16 oz.) Yay, you're here! Divide the juice into 5-6 jars each containing 1-1/2 cups of juice. 1 lg Gallon Jar 1 c Sugar1 c Pineapple cubed 2 tb Brandy1 c Sugar 1 c Sliced Canned Peaches 2 tb Brandy Including juice1 c Maraschino Cherries 1 c SugarIncluding juice 2 tb Brandy. NOTE: The starter for this cake is different than the Amish Friendship Bread starter. Lily. Will the cherry juice mess it up? Is there anything I can to do save this starter? I make this cake every year for Christmas without the starter, and trust me it works perfectly well, oh and yes it is delicious! Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Great. This cake is delicious and I've been thinking about making it for a long time, but kept finding Amish bread recipes instead. Pour reserved liquid into a pint-sized jar and give to a friend with the recipe for the Friendship Fruit Cake or use it yourself to make the cake and more starter. In a large gallon jar, put 1 1/2 cupsof the starter, 2 1/2 cups of sugar and 1 large can (28 Oz.) With mixer set at medium speed, combine above ingredients until well blended. Havent tried this yet.. but Im going to with a few adaptions Im going to use diced peaches j stead of fruit cocktail and bake in muffin tins Im concerned because theres no egg in the ingredients was this an over site?