Friendship Cake Recipe

Name: Friendship Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups brandied fruit (See recipe for Brandied Fruit Starter); 3 1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup dates, chopped; 1 (7 ounce) package flaked coconut; 2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 3 eggs; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon orange extract; 1 teaspoon butter pecan flavoring; 1 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

6 cups brandied fruit (See recipe for Brandied Fruit Starter)
3 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup dates, chopped
1 (7 ounce) package flaked coconut
2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch salt
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon butter pecan flavoring
1 cup vegetable oil

1
Drain and set aside the brandied fruit starter, saving the liquid to make more starter.
2
Mix the flour, baking soda, dates, coconut, pecans, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
3
Set aside.
4
In another bowl beat eggs well. Add sugar and beat well.
5
Add the drained brandied fruit, vanilla, orange extract, butter and nut flavoring, and oil.
6
Combine both mixtures, stirring by hand untill well blended.
7
Spoon batter into a greased and floured Bundt or 10 inch tube pan.
8
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cake tester placed in cake comes out clean.
9
The cake may need to be covered with foil during the last part of the baking to prevent too much browning.
10
Cool for 10 minutes in the pan and turn out.
11
The cake can also be baked in six small (6 x 3 1/4 x 2) loaf pans. The cooking time for the small pans is about 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

1800

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

190

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups brandied fruit (See recipe for Brandied Fruit Starter), 3 1/2 cups self-rising flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup dates, chopped, and more.

Yes, Friendship 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.

Friendship Cake

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