Best Keep It Going German Friendship Cake Recipes

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QUICK SOURDOUGH: KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CAKE



Quick Sourdough: Keep Your Friends Cake image

German Friendship Cake - made with leftover sourdough starter and lots of chewy fruits and nuts.

Provided by Renee Pottle

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ripe sourdough starter
2 large eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounce can crushed pineapple
1 cup raisins
1 cup broken walnuts (divided)
1 Tablespoon brown sugar

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.

"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

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