Brandied Friendship Starter and Cake Recipe

Name: Brandied Friendship Starter and Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup brandy; 1 can (1 lb.) peaches, with juice; 6 to 7-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1 can (1 lb.) pineapple tidbits; chunks, with juice; 1 can (1 lb.) fruit cocktail, with juice; 1 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries; 1 box yellow cake mix; 1/2 to 3/4 cup oil; 2 to 4 eggs; 1 sm. pkg. vanilla instant pudding; 1-1/2 cup fruit, from starter (recipe below); 1 cup chopped nuts

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup brandy
1 can (1 lb.) peaches, with juice
6 to 7-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 can (1 lb.) pineapple tidbits
chunks, with juice
1 can (1 lb.) fruit cocktail, with juice
1 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries
1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 to 3/4 cup oil
2 to 4 eggs
1 sm. pkg. vanilla instant pudding
1-1/2 cup fruit, from starter (recipe below)
1 cup chopped nuts

1
Starter: Mix thoroughly brandy, peaches with juice and 2 to 2-1/2 cups of the sugar.
2
Put in glass jar loosely covered.
3
Let stand 10 days at room temperature.
4
Stir every day.
5
On the 11th day, add 2 to 2-1/2 more cups sugar and pineapple with juice.
6
Stir every day.
7
On the 21st day add remaining 2 to 2-1/2 cups sugar, fruit cocktail with juice and maraschino cherries.
8
Stir every day.
9
On the 31st day, drain juice; save for starter or give to a friend.
10
* Cake: Mix together cake mix, oil, eggs, pudding mix, 1-1/2 cups fruit from starter and nuts.
11
Grease and flour Bundt or angel food cake pan.
12
Bake at 350F for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.
13
This cake burns easily, so check it often.

885

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup brandy, 1 can (1 lb.) peaches, with juice, 6 to 7-1/2 cups sugar, divided, 1 can (1 lb.) pineapple tidbits, and more.

Yes, Brandied Friendship Starter and Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brandied Friendship Starter and Cake

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