🌟 Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with this delightful Friendship Fruit Starter & Cake recipe that promises to infuse your kitchen with tropical flavors and a touch of sweetness! 🍍🍰
Friendship Fruit Starter & Cake Recipe
Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Pineapple, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, For Large Groups, Oven
Servings: 24
Total Time: 817 hours and 30 minutes
Calories per Serving: 689.1
Fat Content: 19.4g
Saturated Fat Content: 4.5g
Cholesterol Content: 41.8mg
Sodium Content: 326.5mg
Carbohydrate Content: 129.4g
Fiber Content: 1.9g
Sugar Content: 117.4g
Protein Content: 4g
🌺 Introduction:
Create lasting memories and share the love with this Friendship Fruit Starter & Cake, a recipe that has been cherished for generations. Crafted with a blend of luscious fruits, this delightful treat is not just a cake; it’s a symbol of connection and camaraderie. 🤝
🍍 Ingredients:
- 8 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup maraschino cherries
- 1 cup chunk pineapple
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup margarine
📝 Instructions:
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Prepare the Friendship Fruit (Start this 3 weeks in advance):
- (Do not refrigerate). Keep on the countertop in a gallon jar.
- Stir several times daily.
- This will make enough fruit for 3 cakes.
- Cover the jar with a cloth, not a lid.
- Combine 1 cup sugar, peach juice, and pineapple juice; stir every day for 2 weeks.
- Combine 1 1/2 cups starter, 2 1/2 cups sugar, and cut up peaches with juice; stir for 10 days.
- Add 2 1/2 cups sugar and pineapple with juice; stir for 10 more days.
- Add 2 1/2 cups sugar, fruit cocktail with juice, and chopped up cherries; stir for 10 more days.
- Drain fruit juice from the fruit and share 1 1/2 cups with 4 or 5 friends.
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Prepare the Cake:
- Mix all cake ingredients together.
- Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 50 to 55 minutes.
- The cake freezes well if you’d like to save a couple for later.
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Prepare the Icing:
- Beat all icing ingredients until fluffy.
- Double the icing recipe for three cakes.
💬 Tips and Notes:
- This recipe requires some patience, but the result is worth the wait!
- Feel free to customize the fruits in the starter based on your preferences.
- Share the Friendship Fruit Starter with friends and spread the joy of baking.
🌈 Conclusion:
Indulge in the sweet symphony of flavors, as the Friendship Fruit Starter & Cake brings people together in a celebration of friendship and good taste. This recipe isn’t just about baking; it’s about creating connections that last a lifetime. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let the spirit of friendship infuse every bite of this delightful treat! 🥳🎂
