Amish Friendship Cake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 2
Amish Friendship Cake: A Traditional Sweet and Tangy Dessert
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Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

13 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
280
Sugar
20g
Fat
12g
Amish Friendship Cake is a traditional recipe passed down through generations of Amish families. With a sweet, tangy flavor and a fluffy texture, this cake is a favorite dessert all across the United States. The addition of sourdough starter gives the cake a unique flavor and texture that sets it apart from other cakes. The recipe requires some patience and time, but the resulting baked goods are well worth the effort. Enjoy a slice of homemade Amish Friendship Cake as an afternoon snack or dessert after a hearty meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
3.In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon sugar, vinegar, salt, 3 cups flour, and milk until smooth. Fold in yeast mixture and sourdough starter.
4.Cover the bowl and let it sit in room temperature for 10-12 hours.
5.Add vegetable oil, baking powder, baking soda, eggs, vanilla extract, and 1 cup of sugar to the mix and whisk until a smooth batter is formed.
6.Toss in walnuts and stir well.
7.Combine 2 cups flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 cup sugar in a separate bowl and mix well.
8.Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans and dust them evenly with the flour mixture. Pour batter evenly into the two pans.
9.Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10.Cool before slicing and serving.

PROS

Amish Friendship Cake boasts a sweet and tangy flavor, delighting your taste buds with every bite.

The cake batter is easy to prepare and bakes into a moist, fluffy loaf.

CONS

This recipe takes some time to prepare and should be started the night before.

It includes several steps and requires some patience to complete.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake does not contain any significant health benefits and should be enjoyed in moderation as a dessert.
However, the addition of walnuts offers a small dose of healthy fats and protein.

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