Fold the carrots and coconut into the batter. 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. 2- 1/2 cups sugar 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. Amount is based on available nutrient data. 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. At this time, start the cake as in the recipe for "Friendship Cake Fruit Preparation". With over 55,000 recipes in our database, weve got the best recipes youre craving for. Sprinkle the yeast over the water. Your email address will not be published. DO NOT PUT JUICE IN THE REFRIGERATOR! Cover loosely with aluminum foil with a wooden spoon inserted through the foil to stir daily-DO NOT REMOVE FOIL OR SPOON! I'm on the add cherries step and dumped it all in juice and all. I really don't know but I would bake at the same temperature for 20-25 minutes then check with a toothpick. First, beg, steal or borrow 1 1/2 cups starter. on the 30th Day I make this cake every year for Christmas without the starter, and trust me it works perfectly well, oh and yes it is delicious! If you are going to have it longer than that, refrigerate it or freeze it. Cover with waxed paper. I've never frozen it myself but I've heard plenty other people say they have and that it works just fine! 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! The recipe comes to us from Vickie Henderson of Vancouver, Washington. This sounds really good. If anything, it is more active than it was when I used it before! 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 You'll drain the fruit, saving the red liquid (that's your starter), and you can either serve the fruit over ice cream or pound cake. 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. DAY 1: To reserved 1 1/2 cups starter juice (or to starter juice given you by a friend), add 2 1/2 cups sugar and a 2-lb can of peaches with syrup. Yes, this recipe doesnt call for any eggs. The smell of it just like when first opened the fruit can. (Victoria uses a 14-1/2 oz to 15 oz can) Stir every day for 10 days. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar until combined. Should I have added more brandy? I spent part of my childhood in Texas, and we are all about fruit cocktail there. in Education and over 30 years of cooking and baking, I want to teach YOU the best of our family recipes. In a small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients and bring to boil. So glad this recipe turned out for you! Hi Letha! Do notrefrigerate or screw lid on jar. Bake cakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. 4 eggs. 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. The alcohol helps with the fermenting and preserving process. When I lived in North Carolina, I made this cake all the time. I have not made a friendship fruit cake before, but I have made a fruit cocktail cake before. 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. Combine cake mix, friendship cake starter, oil, and eggs in bowl, mix well. Add 1 cup Marachino cherries including the juice. Divide fruit in thirds. Can you use a wine making yeast in the liquids to further aid in fermenting? DO NOT PUT LID ON TIGHT, set it on top of jar - loosely! Day Ten: Strain pineapple juice over starter mixture. Stir daily for 10 days. Add cake mixes and pudding mixes and stir until combined (small lumps are OK). I had lost the starter and could not find a starter recipe that sounded right. Put peaches & juice in a gallon jar. Cover with a LOOSE-FITTING LID (nothing air-tight) and let stand at room temperature for three weeks. To make the starter, you combine apricots, peaches, maraschino cherries, and pineapple with brandy and sugar in a large jar or bowl. Ive made a recipe similar to this many years ago. Stir in pecans. I have used the fruit from the starter and saw no difference. Add the vanilla and beat the frosting on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Mandy, my aunt and I have made this several times and have never used brandy. 2 cups in each. ), starter 1 and 2 are below need to make one then from that you make the other total time 60 days. THE AMISH FRIENDSHIP CAKE initial STARTER RECIPE Once I drain the fruit, do you think there will be enough juice to start the fruit for 2 recipes? Bake cakes or cookies using fruit. Can I use regular San Francisco sourdough? When ready, mixture should have a yeasty but not sour smell. can pineapple tidbits 2 1/2 c sugar 1 (8 oz.) The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. In the one gallon jar, combine the pineapple, 1 cup sugar and 2tablespoons of brandy. I don't use Brandy. Stir. Your friends can now start with the starter you have given them, and make the 30 day cake directly. Give to friends and keep one for yourself. can pineapple tidbits, with liquid do not drain, 2 10-oz. I am excited to get started! I used drained peaches which I used my food processor to chop up. Mandy,On the starter the amount of Brandy, is it 1 and 1/4 cup? I started the starter 10 days ago, but did not realize that the version I used was different. 30TH DAY: Drain fruit. You do need the alcohol to both preserve and ferment the fruit. Remove cakes from oven and cool in pans. Add cake mixes and pudding mixes and stir until combined (small lumps are OK). My mother used to make it when I was a kid, but over the years I've lost the recipe. and the starter. I now am retired and live in Tennessee and I am starting t again because it is the best cake ever!!!! 1 large can fruit cocktail & juice. Many of you started up the Amish Friendship Sourdough Starter and may be getting tired of eating cinnamon bread all the time. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This was delicious! Thank you so much for posting this recipe. I have made it many times. Hmm my fear would be that the fruit might be a little funky at this point with nothing in it to preserve it. Never had any mold at all. And then, a recipe for Fruit Cocktail Amish Friendship Bread Cake was born. Its also super giftable this recipe yielded one 8 cake for my family, and two mini loaf pans for neighbors. Please let me know what you store it in when you put it in the freezer. 2/3 c. oil. 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? Good luck. I must have called my mama six times! Has no taste What is it? The liquidis your starter and you can use the fruit on ice cream or cake. With cream cheese frosting, it is moist and full of fresh carrots and coconut. Day Twenty: Slice each maraschino cherry in half and add to starter mixture. on the 30th Day. Try this Amish Friendship Cake And Starter recipe today! Remove from heat. Grease two 8" cake pans. This is not specific enough. Combine eggs and oil in a large bowl and mix well. Strain peach juice over starter. I will start the 30 day process with that and then I will start a new batch of starter and use it in cakes in 3 weeks when it is done. Want to try this recipe, and then pass it on? The resulting "juice" is the "starter" for your Amish Friendship Cake. Grease two 95 loaf pans and set aside. Works GREAT! can fruit cocktail 1 (16 oz.) It will be even better now because I can start it with the special people in my life. Fruit cocktail adds bright color and flavor to this Amish Friendship Bread Cake. (Victoria uses a 14-1/2 oz to 15 oz can) Stir daily for ten days. Oh, before I forgetIf youre looking for recipes that are simple to follow, then weve got your back. Stir daily for ten days It's funny you say that about it making sense. It was okay, but then I had it for a while and I just through it out to be safe. Mix just until combined, scraping the bowl as needed. 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? No-Starter Amish Friendship Bread - The Country Cook . 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). Grease two 9-inch loaf pans. Mix all ingredients together, and bake in a greased Bundt pan at 350, for 50 minutes or until done. Do Not Refrigerate. I absolutely love this cake & used to make it 25 years ago. 2 -1/2 cups sugar I haven't made this in about 20 years and I went to make it again, but I can't find any yellow cake mixes without pudding in the mix. I didn't use Maraschino cherries. can peaches 2 1/2 c. sugar 1 (20 oz.) 2- 1/2 cups sugar. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Vickie's cake is made with peaches, pineapple, fruit cocktail, cherries, and sugar. Amount is based on available nutrient data. can of sliced peaches and juice. Directions. Mom used to keep a glass jar of "brandied fruit"going on the kitchen counter. Stir daily for 10 days, using a wooden spoon. Thanks for going to the trouble of figuring this out - would be nice to begin this tradition again. This recipe assumes you were given a jar of starter. Let sit, loosely covered, at room temperature for 10 days, stirring once each day. Just A Pinch Food Group On the tenth day, uncover and add: 2 cups of sugar 1 large can chunk pineapple in juice Hi Mandy! DO NOT PUT LID ON TIGHT, set it on top of jar - loosely! You say 16 oz can of peaches.another I have says 29 oz of peaches.please advise. When adding fruit and juice to the jar, leave it on the counter & DO NOT REFRIGERATE! Let sit at room temperature for 10 days, stirring once each day. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This cake freezes really well. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir mixture once each day for 10 days. That starter is really for Friendship Bread not Friendship Cake, it is a sourdough type starter. thank you so muchI used to make one similar to this, was so happy to find your site. Okay, fine, I am always about quick and easy, but its especially true now. can fruit cocktail in syrup 1 (16 oz.) The fruit all looks good and no nasties habe grown in it. Thank you, Mandy! Stir together and cover every day for nine days. Were coming to the rescue with something a little bit different: Amish Friendship Carrot Cake. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add 2 cups sugar and stir well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place for two days to ferment. Day 6: Stir. Download yours by clicking on the link below there are 4 to a page. At the end of 2 weeks, the starter has fermented enough to start the Friendship Cake. But luckily there's a cake recipe that works out for both types of cooksespecially if they know one anotherand that's friendship fruit cake. Yes, I did not have a starter and didn't think about this recipe in time for Christmas presents! Is this okay? Bake for a minimum of 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in 2-3 places comes out clean. On day 5: add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk; stir to combine. (DO NOT USE A METAL STRAINER.). Im doing 6 cakes 3 carrot/pineapple our favorite and first time cocktail fruit. Day One: Pour Starter into a large glass jar. All rights reserved. Next,add 2 1/2 cups of sugar and 1 can (16 oz.) Thank you! 1 - 10 ounce jar Marachino cherries & juice DO NOT PUT LID ON TIGHT. Let sit, loosely covered, at room temperature for the final 10 days, stirring once each day. She had three pages of notes! Drain fruit, reserving liquid to be given away as Starter (should yield 3-4 pints of liquid). 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?? Fruit cake, for all of its divisiveness, continues to be a culinary tradition Southerners keep around. Powered by the ESHA Research Database 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I am looking forward to making my first batch and sharing it with our family and friends! Its that good. Add 1 cup marachino cherries including the juice What will you make with your 1 cup of Amish Friendship Bread starter? I started this blog to share my favorite baking recipes with you. It will take 50 days total if you need to make the starter. No, you use the fruit only and give the starter away to a friend. Will the cherry juice mess it up? Let sit another twoweeks, stirring daily. I started the 30 day fermented fruit cake recipe that does not have any alcohol in it and it does not foam up when stirred. Friendship cake must be started within 3 days of receiving the starter. Let set two more weeks, stirring daily. With mixer set at medium speed, combine above ingredients until well blended. Thank you so much for posting YOUR recipe, it's much easier to follow than the others I've ran across. It was SO very good.Thank you so much, Mandy. I would just start another jar of starter, but there is not enough time to wait 3 weeks and then wait 30 days. Day 15 Stir once daily for 2 weeks. And you'll want to leave this out of the fridge and keep it at room temperature :). LOLShe used to use the orange supreme cake mix instead of a yellow one. Stir mixture once each day for 10 more days. This is a one-bowl recipe. It's great to have you with us in the Friendship Bread Kitchen! 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. Cut each pineapple in half and add to starter mixture. Usually because someone in the family knows how to make a fruit cake that's actually good and silences any naysayers. 1 cup nuts, chopped. I'm Julie Clark, CEO and recipe developer of Tastes of Lizzy T. With my B.A. Whisk well. Let ingredients sit in jar for 2 weeks, Your email address will not be published. Divide fruit in thirds. I would like to give about 6 starters to give as Christmas gifts. Orange supreme sounds wonderful! Keep in mind the brandy is only needed to make your first starter. jars maraschino cherries, drained and halved, 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (optional). I froze my starter in jars. Pour into prepared loaf pans. 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. Let the mixture sit fortwo more weeks, stirring daily. Cover the jar loosely with a clean dish towel. Day Ten: Add pineapple tidbits, with liquid to the jar. Drain fruit, reserving liquid to be given away as Starter (should yield 3-4 pints of liquid). I like nuts inside my carrot cake.possible to reduce the oil a bit and add them in? My goal is to inspire you with easy-to-make baking recipes that you, your family, and your friends will truly love. Bake in greased and floured tube pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Lily. Reserve 1 1/2 cups starter juice and leave in glass gallon jar. Ready to make this Amish Friendship Cake And Starter Recipe? Pour into greased and floured Bundt pan. All rights reserved. Drain and reserve the liquid. :). The starter should be kept covered, in a large container. Grease 2 (9x5 inch) loaf pans. Day 2: Stir. Otherwise you may get mold. 2023 Just A Pinch Recipe Club, LLC. Add Amish friendship starter, buttermilk, canola oil, milk and vanilla extract. I used regular canned bings. AMISH FRIENDSHIP CAKE secondary STARTER. Beat until smooth and fold in fruit andnuts, batter will be thick. Just wanted to leave you a comment..because well, I figured that you ought to know that I visit your blog daily! This is one of the cakes I use to make quite a bit when I first started baking, over 30 plus years ago. In another bowl mix the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and flour together. It brings back so many good memories. Let set it set for two weeks. Day 1: Receive batter and place in large bowl. I will make this again. Pour mixture into greased and floured loaf pan. I've never had anything like that happen that stinks! Any ideas? Allow it to defrost in the container before opening it. I ended up with a lot of juice. Stir in 1 cup raisins, 1 cup nuts, and 1 cup coconut until incorporated; batter will be stiff. I tried it without the frosting, warm out of the oven because I couldnt wait!! Combine in a glass gallon jar. Happy holidays! Combine eggs and oil in a large bowl and mix well. I've never frozen it but I can't imagine that would be a problem. Mix with whisk or wooden spoon until uniform. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. I should habe reread instructions. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Thank you for all the great recipes. On the 30th day, drain the liquid, divide into 1 1/2 cup portions into airtight containers and give to your friends with a copy of this recipe as soon as possible. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). DO NOT PUT JUICE IN THE REFRIGERATOR! 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. Turn cake out of panwhile hot. It will become bubbly and have a sour odor. Day Thirty Time to Bake! I will let you know how it turned out. There was a pint and a half of juice. 1 cup sugar Stir in chopped walnuts. I made the fruit cake last year from the beginning making the starter and then the 30 days for the cake using your recipe. Yay, you're here! Best comment E V E R ! fruitcocktail. Mix in 1/2 of the reserved fruit. Starter must be used within five days. 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. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Thank You! Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. jar Marachino cherries and juice. On the 20th day, uncover and add: Stir and cover, repeat every day for nine days. >>Haveyou tried this? Well, I baked your friendship fruitcake last night. can sliced peaches, with liquid do not drain, 1 20-oz. can peaches in syrup 2 1/2 c sugar 1 (20 oz.) Nowyou are ready to prepare the fruit for two cakes. The answer is simple, Simplicity, Foolproof, Straightforward, and Tested. strain all juice off, the juice is the " starter " for a new cake. Wish I could remember how she made it. That way the cake will stay fresh. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Pour mixture into a greased tube pan,then bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. I made this cake many years ago. Divide the juice into 5-6 jars each containing 1 1/2 cups of juice. Stir mixture two times the first day. The wheels in my brain started turning as I glanced between the cans in my hand and my jar of Amish Friendship Bread starter on the counter. Or you can use one of these: This cake is safe to store in an airtight container at room temperature. We may earn a commission when you make a purchase through links on our site. 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. This is when you get out the extra jars, split up what's left over, and share it with your friends. Definitely filing this one away in a safe space. Cover the container loosely and leave at room temperature until bubbly. Let us know how it goes, Delia! Save juice; there will be enough for 4 or 5 friends. I held my nose and took a bite while she stood laughing at the surprise on my face. Thanks! How much goes into cake recipe? It foams well each time I stir the fruit but the small amount of foam remains. Fold the carrots and coconut into the batter. Repeat this step for second cake. If you don't have any, see instructions to make your own that you can share with friends. What would you suggest for one who would want to make the cake from scratch rather than cake mixes and pudding mixes? Give the recipe some stars or leave a comment below and let us know how it worked for you! One of my neighbors said he ate the sauce with a spoon! The cake may look ready before it is the toothpick may even come out clean, but I recommend letting it bake for a minimum of 30 minutes before removing from oven and then allowing it to cool completely before slicing. Many years I've had this starter for Christmas cooking. 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. Drain liquid from fruit. Stir daily for 10 days. It would still be ok for anyone to eat. Now I can start this again but this time it will be with my daughter, daughter-in-law and grandaughter. Cake Variations: You can leave out the coconut if youd like. You can freeze 2/3 of the fruit to use later. Beat together 1 box cake mix, 4 eggs, 2/3 cup oil, and 1 package instant pudding in a large bowl until well combined. Count this as Day One, and start the process for renewing the starter and making the cake. And you thought you were a dedicated baker when you made Amish Friendship bread. Get the recipe for Friendship Fruit Starter. I found several sites last year that said I could freeze the starter in mason jars. I made one in a 12 cup bundt pan and the 6 small bundt pans. 2-1/2 cups sugar Choose from over 250+ AFB recipes and tutorials. Do you have any suggestions for baking in mini loaf pans, time/temperature or about how many it should make?Thanks again. The fruit juice cannot be frozen. It does take 30 days but believe me it is worth it!!!" Let us know how it goes if you try it with the peaches! ! 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? Use your sourdough starter to make this Amish Friendship Carrot Cake. Grease and flour two 9x13-inch baking dishes. Or is there no egg in the recipe? I love the cake it is moist and rich and fruit. maraschino cherries andadd with juice. A tried-and-true family recipe for Friendship Fruit Cakes and fruit cake Starter. Beat until smooth. We find that with the undrained fruit cocktail, it has enough liquid to bake well! Yes. I'm curious to know the best way to thaw them or if it even works well. At the end of two weeks, add the maraschino cherries,1 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of brandy. Mix well. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. I hate to hear your batch is ruined after all that work. Stir for ten days 1-1/2 cups starter (prepared above) 1 large can sliced peaches (with juice) 2-1/2 cups sugar. Stir every day for 10 days. 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. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. I mixed it by hand, but you can use your electric mixer. Stir mixture 2-3 times each week. 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. 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. I would think it's necessary to preserve the fruit. My aunt made this cake all the time when I was younger and she use to let me help. Required fields are marked *. 1 week ago thecountrycook.net Show details . A homes enthusiast, Maggie writes about decor and real estate trends, designer-approved tips and tricks, and even her own DIY projects. You will haveenough for five starters (approximately 2 cups each). Day Thirty: Drain liquid from fruit and pour into 3 glass or ceramic pint jars one for you to make your next cake and two for friends. They start from day one. I am so thrilled to see this recipe! If youre not sure how to make that, see our full post here. Give to friends, and keep one for yourself. Some versions of this recipe retain all of the heavy syrup I partially drained mine because I prefer more of a cake-like texture, and because I planned on using the Coconut-Pecan Sauce a lot of it! I plan on making this recipe as soon as my starter is ready. Cut each peach slice into 4 pieces and add to starter-juice mixture. For your, own cake, add the remaining batter the oil, eggs, flour, salt, baking soda, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and vanilla. What am I missing? But if you don't have a month and a half to plan your holiday fruit cake, don't worry. Keep us posted! Mix flour, sourdough starter, sugar, oil, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, and salt together in a bowl. It takes 30 days to prepare, but it's worth it. 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. jar maraschino cherries, drained, 1 16-oz. I think some ingredients were left out (like the liquid) so I pretty much winged it. Add 2 cups sugar, stir well and cover. On day 30 white cake mix (no pudding in the cake mix) 1 This friendship cake recipe uses a starter to make 2 delicious fruitcakes. The best delicious Amish Friendship Cake And Starter recipe with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that are straightforward and foolproof. Grease and flour 4 small (8-inch, 6-cup) or 2 regular (10-inch, 12-cup) bundt pans. Once you have a starter, you no longer need to add the brandy. The only thing is I am sure she would not use brandy. Hi Aneisha! Any suggestions? I absolutely love your facebook page! (DO NOT USE A METAL STRAINER.) Thanks for the recipe and a trip down memory lane! Freeze for up to three months. 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