"Keep It Going" German Friendship Cake Recipe

Name: "Keep It Going" German Friendship Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Starter; 1 cup flour; 1 1/4 cups water; 1/2 package dry yeast; First Day and Fifth Day; 1 cup flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup sugar; Tenth Day; 2 eggs; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped nuts; Topping; 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon flour

Servings: persons

Starter
1 cup flour
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 package dry yeast
First Day and Fifth Day
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
Tenth Day
2 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Topping
1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour

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["Mix starter ingredients in a bowl and let stand at room temperature undisturbed for 24 to 36 hours.", "(If you already have your one cup of starter from a friend, disregard the above.) Place starter in a medium bowl and combine it with the""First Day"" ingredients.", "Cover and refrigerate.", "Stir once a day for 5 days.", "On the 5th day, place in a larger bowl and add the""Fifth Day"" ingredients.", "Cover and refrigerate.", "Stir once a day for 5 more days.", "Remove 3 separate cups of starter and give each cup to 3 friends with the recipe and instructions.", "(They will not need to mix their starter or let it sit for 24 to 36 hours because you are giving them their starter.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "Combine all of the""Tenth Day"" ingredients with the remaining mixture.", "Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13"" pan.", "Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle on top.", "Bake for 40- 50 minutes."]

1637

kcal

Calories

Fat

258

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Starter, 1 cup flour, 1 1/4 cups water, 1/2 package dry yeast, and more.

Yes, "Keep It Going" German 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.

"Keep It Going" German Friendship Cake

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