30 day amish friendship cake starter

If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. 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). Thanks for the recipe and a trip down memory lane! Nowyou are ready to prepare the fruit for two cakes. Let us know how it goes if you try it with the peaches! Is this still good? We may earn a commission when you make a purchase through links on our site. (Note: this isn't a conventional bread yeast-type starter. Give to friends, and keep one for yourself. do you have to use brandy? One of my neighbors said he ate the sauce with a spoon! Wish I could remember how she made it. DO NOT PUT JUICE IN THE REFRIGERATOR! Hello, I have starter in my fridge in a mason jar that has been in there for at least two years, do you think it would be safe to use? Iwant them both, just wondering if this recipe is in them. Should I start over? Set aside fruit. It was okay, but then I had it for a while and I just through it out to be safe. If youre not sure how to make that, see our full post here. Combine in a glass gallon jar. You don't need to add more brandy. What or how do you make the starter? I put the sauce in small containers so they could warm and add the sauce when they were ready (want the printable? Great. 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). Do not use plastic or metal containers to store liquid starter. Follow her on Instagram. LOLShe used to use the orange supreme cake mix instead of a yellow one. Has no taste What is it? I lost mine when we moved and was never able to get it again. Required fields are marked *. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour. Cut each pineapple in half and add to starter mixture. I should habe reread instructions. Stir in 1 cup milk and yeast mixture. She knew I hated fruit cake but loved fruit, especially cherries. In a large glass jar, combine drained pineapple chunks, drained apricot slices, drained sliced peaches, drained maraschino cherries, brandy and sugar. 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. Yes, you can double or triple it! At the end of 2 weeks, the starter has fermented enough to start the Friendship Cake. Thank you for quick response!There is no fuzz,spots,mold or any kind of weirdness with the starter. 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? Cover with waxed paper. Haven't in years.Great for gifts and bake sales. I spent part of my childhood in Texas, and we are all about fruit cocktail there. Powered by the ESHA Research Database 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. You do need the alcohol to both preserve and ferment the fruit. Required fields are marked *. I frost my cakes with Cream Cheese frosting and top with walnuts. >>Haveyou tried this? I held my nose and took a bite while she stood laughing at the surprise on my face. Hi Letha! So, being new to the friendship bread world I decided to use this recipe. On the tenth day, uncover and add: 2 cups of sugar 1 large can chunk pineapple in juice Tired of Amish Friendship Bread? It is the fermented juice from the fruits. Do Not Refrigerate. Day 7: Stir. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. DO NOT PUT LID ON TIGHT, set it on top of jar - loosely! This month, I am ALL about quick and easy. On the 10th day, add or is it just 1/4 of a cup? I traveled quite a bit as I grew up, and ended up craving it no matter where I lived. Strain the fruit from the juice using a plastic strainer. Add 2 1/2 cups sugar and 1 can (16 oz.) What happened?? Have you frozen any? (Victoria uses a 14-1/2 oz to 15 oz can) , Amish Friendship Spirited Cake Starter (not like the bread). 1/3 of the fruit, prepared with the starter above. We find that with the undrained fruit cocktail, it has enough liquid to bake well! Ingredients For friendship cake - 30 day cake FRIENDSHIP CAKE STARTER 1 pkg dry yeast 1 (16 oz.) Mix with whisk or wooden spoon until uniform. Stir daily for 10 days. I have never had dates in this cake. Its full of cinnamon, coconut and carrots. Give the recipe some stars or leave a comment below and let us know how it worked for you! I can't wait to see what recipes you will post next. If this is the case, gently tent a sheet of foil on top for the last 10 minutes of baking. A tried-and-true family recipe for Friendship Fruit Cakes and fruit cake Starter. Please read my, Amish Friendship Bread Planner and Recipe Guide. What would you suggest for one who would want to make the cake from scratch rather than cake mixes and pudding mixes? Fold in pecans. Mix well. Stir once a day for 10 days: Add the vanilla and beat the frosting on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Set it on top loosely! Day Ten: Add pineapple tidbits, with liquid to the jar. Using an electric mixer, mix the butter and cream cheese, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is light and fluffy. Well, I baked your friendship fruitcake last night. 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. Can I use regular San Francisco sourdough? I am excited to get started! I usually have to eat a piece of pineapple or apricots everyday to make sure it is still good.if ya know what I mean! Add Amish friendship starter, buttermilk, canola oil, milk and vanilla extract. Starter must be used within five days. Remove from heat. There are two types of cooks out there: Those who can throw a delicious meal together using whatever happens to be in the fridge in one hour's time, and those who plan meals out weeks, sometimes months, in advance, and shop and cook accordingly. Ready to make this Amish Friendship Cake And Starter Recipe? It brings back so many good memories. Made a double batch Yielded 24 cupcakes and 3 loaves everybody loved themgone in 3 hours. Have started the 30 day process now with the fruit and everything seems to be okay; however, since I added the pineapple and sugar in step two there is a small amount of foam that remains on top of the fruit. I started the starter 10 days ago, but did not realize that the version I used was different. Would love your thoughts, please comment. At this time, start the cake as in the recipe for "Friendship Cake Fruit Preparation". 1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches with juice, 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice, 2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for dusting, 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix. 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? First Day-1 1/2 c starter? jars maraschino cherries, drained and halved, 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (optional). I used to make this years ago with my friends when my children were small. Day 10: Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Cover loosely with aluminum foil with a wooden spoon inserted through the foil to stir daily-DO NOT REMOVE FOIL OR SPOON! Yes, that is the actual recipe. Stireveryday for 10 days. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Hi Mandy! LOL, hi Tami! They're all (in my Mandy voice) AMAZEBALLS!Anyway, I usually don't comment.but will try to visit the recipes I've tried and comment more often. However, the white film is usually a type of yeast known as kahm yeast." On day 5: add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk; stir to combine. Made the starter using your instructions and everything went good. I've never had anything like that happen that stinks! How did yours turn out? This sounds really good. Grease 2 (9x5 inch) loaf pans. This sweetness of this cake reminds me of an angel food cake and can be served with or without the coconut pecan sauce. strain all juice off, the juice is the " starter " for a new cake. Thats 60 days. I use only a clean wooden spoon to stir. I would search for article about fermenting and kahm yeast then decide if you want to proceed. Reserve 1 cup starter; pour the remaining starter, 1 cup each, into 3 containers to give away to friends if desired. Drain fruit, reserving liquid (Starter). Let sit at room temperature for 10 days, stirring once each day. Day 5: Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Cake 1 yellow cake mix, without pudding in it. Spray a 913 baking pan with cooking spray. We love to hear this! I want to use my Bundt pan so this post is coming in handy. Add 1 cup Marachino cherries including the juice. Invert cakes onto serving plates. No eggs/oil or milk? Prepare Mixtures: In a glass bowl mix the starter, oil, granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla together. All rights Reserved. You stir the mixture a couple of times a week, and by day 20, your concoction is ready. How to Make Amish Bread from Scratch Preheat Oven and Prep Pans: Preheat oven to 325. The only thing is I am sure she would not use brandy. Stir. She is gone now so I was unable to get the recipe. Strain peach juice over starter. DO NOT refrigerate the liquid. 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. 30 days Total Time: 30 days 1 hrs 55 mins Servings: 48 Yield: 2 9x13-inch cakes Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups Friendship Fruit Starter 1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches with juice 5 cups white sugar, divided 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice 2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained Add cake mixes and pudding mixes and stir until combined (small lumps are OK). Try this Amish Friendship Cake And Starter recipe today! Happy Baking! Download yours by clicking on the link below there are 4 to a page. Note: When putting fruit or juice in jars, leave jars on the counter & DO NOT REFRIGERATE!! 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. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Oh, before I forgetIf youre looking for recipes that are simple to follow, then weve got your back. Now I need to make it again using the recipe lol. Grease two 8" cake pans. I can't imagine any major reason it wouldn't work! Divide the juice into 5-6 jars each containing 1-1/2 cups of juice. Will the cherry juice mess it up? On day 30 Stir in 1 cup raisins, 1 cup nuts, and 1 cup coconut until incorporated; batter will be stiff. Vickie's cake is made with peaches, pineapple, fruit cocktail, cherries, and sugar. I've never frozen it myself but I've heard plenty other people say they have and that it works just fine! That way the cake will stay fresh. You stir the mixture a couple of times a week, and by day 20, your concoction is ready. Stir daily for 10 days. I plan on making this recipe as soon as my starter is ready. Day One: Place starter into a large glass jar or bowl. Allow it to defrost in the container before opening it. Bake cakes or cookies using fruit. Serve the sauce on the side, or poke holes in the top of the cakes and pour over the top of the cakes. I really don't know but I would bake at the same temperature for 20-25 minutes then check with a toothpick. Orange supreme sounds wonderful! I made one in a 12 cup bundt pan and the 6 small bundt pans. Ive made a recipe similar to this many years ago. So glad this recipe turned out for you! Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). I think you can! 1 large can fruit cocktail & juice. 1 large can sliced peaches (with juice) I found out that I am going to be traveling over the Christmas holidays and I would love to take these cakes with me. 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. When cooled, the cake freezes well. are there only 2 cookbooks? Is this okay? jar maraschino cherries, drained, 1 16-oz. Yes! Pour mixture into greased and floured loaf pan. Let the mixture sit fortwo more weeks, stirring daily. Just wanted to leave you a comment..because well, I figured that you ought to know that I visit your blog daily! (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Begin with step 1 if you have the starter. I have used the fruit from the starter and saw no difference. Otherwise you may get mold. You friends can now start with the starter you have given them and make the 30-day cake . Divide the fruit into 3 mixing bowls, approx. Our recipe is the same as your's and the mix came out just like you said. Again my favorite part was adding the dates and nuts into the batter, as I always ate some of the dates while the cake baked. Are you adding the sugar too? Friendship cake must be started within 3 days of receiving the starter. The problem I had is no one wanted the starter juice to make their own cakes. We find that with the undrained fruit cocktail, it has enough liquid to bake well. Since it doesn't contain milk products, it can be used as a topping for ice cream or pound cake. Stir mixture two times the first day. All rights reserved. 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. If the top begins to brown too quickly, tent a sheet of foil over the top of the cakes for the last 10 minutes. The one thing I always looked forward to, was putting the dates and nuts in the batter when it came time to bake. can of sliced peaches and juice. So glad youre enjoying it, Anna! Let set it set for 2 weeks. This starter is NOT the one found at Sour Dough Starter For Amish Friendship Cake. When ready, mixture should have a yeasty but not sour smell. Okay, fine, I am always about quick and easy, but its especially true now. At the end of two weeks, add the maraschino cherries,1 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of brandy. To make the starter, you combine apricots, peaches, maraschino cherries, and pineapple with brandy and sugar in a large jar or bowl. In a large gallon jar, put 1 1/2 cupsof the starter, 2 1/2 cups of sugar and 1 large can (28 Oz.) I found several sites last year that said I could freeze the starter in mason jars. Any ideas? Mix well and cover jar with a paper towel. With mixer set at medium speed, combine above ingredients until well blended. on the 30th Day. I mentioned that its a lot like an angel food cake so its less like a quick loaf and more like a cake. Beat together 1 box cake mix, 4 eggs, 2/3 cup oil, and 1 package instant pudding in a large bowl until well combined. Your email address will not be published. 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. Now I can start this again but this time it will be with my daughter, daughter-in-law and grandaughter. Many years I've had this starter for Christmas cooking. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! My question is that can I still add brandy during this process?ThanksJenn. Love the cranberry stuffI've made it twice since Thanksgiving.I'm going to try your Squash Casserole and Honey Garlic Chicken this weekend!Blessings from Kentucky! Mix just until combined, scraping the bowl as needed. THE AMISH FRIENDSHIP CAKE initial STARTER RECIPE I am so thrilled to see this recipe! The version I used doesn't have brandy and uses both fruits and the juice. 20TH DAY: Add 2 1/2 cups sugar, large can fruit cocktail with juice and a large jar or maraschino cherries with juice. Mix flour, sourdough starter, sugar, oil, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, and salt together in a bowl. Mandy, On starter if Brandy is 1 and 1/4 cup, does that mean sugar is 1 and 1/4 cup too? Keep us updated on how they turned out! jar Marachino cherries and juice. Day 6: Stir. With over 55,000 recipes in our database, weve got the best recipes youre craving for. Unfortunately I don't think you can salvage it if there's mold. 1 1/2 cup liquid (you must drain) then its approx. Hello my friends, this Amish Friendship Cake And Starter recipe will not disappoint, I promise! I had this years ago when my sister sent it to me as a HaHa gotta ya. Do not place in the refrigerator. Grease two 9-inch loaf pans. I dont have a color printer, but I made these small notes to go with them. Add 2 cups sugar, stir well and cover. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**. Anxious to try it with my starter. I started the fruit for the starter and want to use the fruit in the starter for a cake, Have you ever tried using the fruit from the starter to make the cakes, and not waiting another 30 days? If anything, it is more active than it was when I used it before! The starter should be kept covered, in a large container. **Important** During the 30 days, do not refrigerate this mixture. In the starter it says use fruit to make cake, but not how many cakes or how much fruit in each.thank you for any help. can pineapple tidbits 2 1/2 c. sugar 1 (8 oz.) It was great over ice cream! "This cake is very good for the holidays or as a gift. Like most people that have commented on this recipe, it brings back memories from when I used to make this 20+ years ago. How much goes into cake recipe? It is best to make the 2 cake batters separately. on the 30th Day Drain liquid from fruit. Thank you so much for posting this recipe. Day Thirty Time to Bake! In a large bowl, combine the starter, oil, eggs, milk, vanilla and sugar. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Fruit cake, for all of its divisiveness, continues to be a culinary tradition Southerners keep around. Bake for a minimum of 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in 2-3 places comes out clean. Thank You for a starter recipes that actually makes sense to me. When I lived in North Carolina, I made this cake all the time. For the loaf pans, do you bake at 350 for 30 minutes or does that need to be extended? Should I have added more brandy? I have 6 and 12 cup bundt pans, does anyone know how much fruit is in each cake? Grease two 8" cake pans. Cover the jar loosely with a clean dish towel. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, flour, salt and sugar. Some articles say it's totally fine, some say it tastes bad (but they all say it's perfectly healthy). Cover loosely with a lid, cloth or plastic wrap. can you substitue something else fot brandy? The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. It stays super moist! 4 eggs. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. We eat it within 3 days. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. I mixed it by hand, but you can use your electric mixer. Give to friends and keep one for yourself. 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? Thanks! Please let me know what you store it in when you put it in the freezer. This is actually the recipe, believe it or not! Do you know how to make the starter without it? 2- 1/2 cups sugar. The liquidis your starter and you can use the fruit on ice cream or cake. Freeze for up to three months. I found the cake to be bland using this recipe and a bit dry. Mix well. Stir daily for 10 days, using a wooden spoon. 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?? I have seen no foam on mine at all. fruit cake, starter, friendship, cake, fermented, brandy, best, how to, recipe, fruitcake, batter, gifts, bundt, https://www.southyourmouth.com/2014/01/friendship-fruit-cake-plus-starter.html, 1 16-oz. You can also add nuts or raisins inside the batter if you prefer. Stir in pecans. Pour into the prepared baking dish. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. after 30 days make yellow cake,mix all the fruit into cake-mix,pour into well greased loaf pans. Just A Pinch Food Group Friendship fruit cake is one of those sworn-by recipes, but preparing one is not for the faint of heart. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature 3 to 5 days, stirring 2 to 3 times each day. Drain fruit, reserving liquid to be given away as Starter (should yield 3-4 pints of liquid). Good luck! I was worrying that with the juice and brandy will not be a great combination, I will go ahead add the brandy tonight.Thanks again!Jenn. 2 cups in each. The smell of it just like when first opened the fruit can. Do not use a metal strainer when straining the fruit. Grease and flour 4 small (8-inch, 6-cup) or 2 regular (10-inch, 12-cup) bundt pans. So, I guess you could say it was a happy success. It does take 30 days but believe me it is worth it!!!" Thank you for all the great recipes. Amish Friendship Fruit Starter Ingredients Starter 3/4 cup canned sliced peaches with syrup 3/4 cup canned pineapple chunks with syrup 4 ounces red maraschino cherries, drained, halved 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 package active dry yeast (some recipes will substitute 2 tablespoons brandy) For later addition A homes enthusiast, Maggie writes about decor and real estate trends, designer-approved tips and tricks, and even her own DIY projects. Here is another great recipe which can be prepared and given as a present for the holidays. Grease and flour 4 small (8-inch, 6-cup) or 2 regular (10-inch, 12-cup) bundt pans. Stir several times to mix thoroughly. Stir in remaining 2 1/2 cups sugar until combined. The yield on the 30 day plan is 6 cups fruit. Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir with a non-metal spoon until creamy. Hi Im just finished mixing the dough, Im concerned because it is not liquid on it. Is it possible to make this cake without the brandy. Well answer all your questions and before you know it youll be baking this delicious cake. I'm guessing its still safe to use? Cake Variations: You can leave out the coconut if youd like. 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. If not, would rum work instead of brandy? Beat until smooth. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! Thank You! The fruit juice cannot be frozen. 1 - 10 ounce jar Marachino cherries & juice Pour out 1 cup of the starter to use in friendship mixture. I will make this again. With cream cheese frosting, it is moist and full of fresh carrots and coconut. Let this stand for 5-8 minutes to allow it to dissolve. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This time, after adding pineapple a while film (not foam) formed on top within a couple days. That starter is really for Friendship Bread not Friendship Cake, it is a sourdough type starter. In the one gallon jar, combine the pineapple, 1 cup sugar and 2tablespoons of brandy. Day 1: Receive batter and place in large bowl. You can freeze 2/3 of the fruit to use later. 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! fruitcocktail. DO NOT PUT JUICE IN THE REFRIGERATOR! Stir once a day afterward. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. :). Youll notice that the first step of this recipe is to use Amish sourdough starter. Stir together and cover every day for nine days. Let sit, loosely covered, at room temperature for 10 days, stirring once each day. When adding fruit and juice to the jar, leave it on the counter & DO NOT REFRIGERATE! can sliced peaches, drained and cut into chunks, 1 10-oz. one question my aunt who actually started me on the cake years ago use to freeze starter is that acceptable, because unless you have friends for real like on facebook or you sip on the peach brandy starter it produces like three pints each time to share. And then, a recipe for Fruit Cocktail Amish Friendship Bread Cake was born. It foams well each time I stir the fruit but the small amount of foam remains. I like nuts inside my carrot cake.possible to reduce the oil a bit and add them in? 2023 Warner Bros. This Amish friendship cake uses sourdough starter. The answer is simple, Simplicity, Foolproof, Straightforward, and Tested. Often this white film is mistaken for mold, and the entire ferment is discarded. Be the first! Stir once a day for 10 days: On the 10th day, add. Hi! The color should change and mixture should foam when stirred. 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. Keep in mind the brandy is only needed to make your first starter. You can freeze the starter to use or give at a later date. The cake takes approximately 30 days to prepare, but don't be fooled - the initial "starter" takes approximately 30 days to prepare also! Definitely filing this one away in a safe space. Day Ten: Strain pineapple juice over starter mixture. Amount is based on available nutrient data. teaspoon baking soda Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix just until combined, scraping the bowl as needed. It would still be ok for anyone to eat. The best delicious Amish Friendship Cake And Starter recipe with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that are straightforward and foolproof. All rights reserved. ! Whaaa?? :-). Cool in pan few minutes. Or is there no egg in the recipe? Could it be that my kitchen where I have it is not warm enough? My family ate the cake, and we shared mini loaves of the Fruit Cocktail AFB Cake with our neighbors with the sauce in a small container. I'm on the add cherries step and dumped it all in juice and all. Were coming to the rescue with something a little bit different: Amish Friendship Carrot Cake.

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