Friendship Cake And Starter Recipe

Name: Friendship Cake And Starter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: YEAST STARTER; 1 cup sliced peach, drained and cut up; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks; 3 maraschino cherries; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast, plus; 1 1/8 teaspoons dry active yeast; FRUIT STARTER (use 1 1/2 cups yeast starter plus); 2 1/2 cups sugar; 1 (29 ounce) can peaches; CAKE(use 1 1/2 cups fruit starter plus); 1 cup nuts, chopped; 1 (18 ounce) yellow cake mix (not the pudding kind); 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla or (3 1/2 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix; 4 eggs; 2/3 cup oil

Servings: persons

YEAST STARTER
1 cup sliced peach, drained and cut up
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks
3 maraschino cherries
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast, plus
1 1/8 teaspoons dry active yeast
FRUIT STARTER (use 1 1/2 cups yeast starter plus)
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 (29 ounce) can peaches
CAKE(use 1 1/2 cups fruit starter plus)
1 cup nuts, chopped
1 (18 ounce) yellow cake mix (not the pudding kind)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla or (3 1/2 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
4 eggs
2/3 cup oil

1
YEAST STARTER:
2
Combine peaches, pineapple, cherries, sugar and yeast. Stir with wooden spoon 3 to 4 times the first day. Then stir daily for 2 weeks. Store in glass jar on counter with lid just barely set on.
3
FRUIT STARTER:
4
Mix yeast starter, sugar, peaches and place on the counter in a gallon jar with lid. Let stand, do not refrigerate. Set aside for 10 days, stirring daily.
5
On tenth day, add: 1 (30 oz.) can chunk pineapple and juice.
6
Let stand 10 more days, stirring daily.
7
On the 20th day, add: 1 (29 oz.) fruit cocktail and juice 1 (10 oz.) maraschino cherries and juice. Let stand 10 more days, stirring daily.
8
On the 30th day, drain juice off and give 1 1/2 cups juice to 6 friends along with the recipe.
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There will be enough drained fruit for 4 (9x13 inch) cakes.
10
CAKE:
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Mix cake mix, pudding mix, eggs and oil. Add nuts and fruit. Spread evenly in greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

1355

kcal

Calories

Fat

208

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: YEAST STARTER, 1 cup sliced peach, drained and cut up, 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, 3 maraschino cherries, and more.

Yes, Friendship Cake And Starter 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Friendship Cake And Starter

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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