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Amish Friendship Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Sally

"Always save 1 cup of starter for your next cakes, then start with day 2 of the starter instructions instead of having to start a new starter each time. You can also give some starter to friends, or sourdough starter can be used in place of the Friendship Starter."

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Original recipe yield 2 -8 or 9 inch loaf pans

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 fluid ounce warm water
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 cup sourdough starter
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

To Make Starter: Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon white sugar, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup of the flour, and 1 cup of the milk in a non-metal bowl and stir with a non-metal spoon until creamy. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place for two days to ferment. It will become bubbly and have a sour odor. Do not place in refrigerator. On second day, third day, and fourth day: stir. On fifth day, add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, and stir. On sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth day: stir. On tenth day add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Reserve 1 cup starter; pour remaining starter, 1 cup each, into 3 containers to give away to friends if desired. Starter is enough for 8 loaves.
To Make Cakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8 or 9 inch loaf pans.
Mix 1 cup of the starter, oil, baking powder, eggs, 1 cup of the sugar, 2 cups of the flour, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, vanilla, and chopped nuts. Stir in the baking soda just before pouring the batter into the prepared pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Bananas, dates, or raisins can be added for variety.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN

Delicious in taste and so much fun to make and share! MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2006 by BEANIE4

Recipe is somewhat ...what I remember. Turned out good....but I was confused as to the total... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2003 by RADONICHMR

I did a variation to this recipe and added a box of chocolate pudding. It was great. A moist... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by DEBORAHP65

This is a fantastic cake! Aside from having to make the starter, this is an easy and quick... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2003 by LESLIESKELLY

This makes delicious bread. I got raave reviews from family and friends. My children enjoyed... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2005 by CORBAC

Not what I remember. This recipe was very dry and that is with the addition of raisins. MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by MISSMELISSA

This is a fun project to pass along to friends. The cake turns out great! MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by MARY JANE

This is hard to rate, because it takes more than 1 day to complete...if you have the time and... MORE