This Friendship Cake is a decadent, home-style dessert that combines the convenience of cake mix with the richness of instant pudding. The batter is incredibly moist and dense, thanks to the addition of eggs, vegetable oil, and a generous amount of chopped nuts. The inclusion of brandied fruit from a starter adds a subtle, sophisticated depth of flavor and chewy texture that elevates this simple bake. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or any occasion where you want to share something sweet and comforting. Easy to mix and bake, it yields a beautiful bundt shape that looks impressive on any table.
Friendship Cake With Brandied Starter
Description
This Friendship Cake is a decadent, home-style dessert that combines the convenience of cake mix with the richness of instant pudding. The batter is incredibly moist and dense, thanks to the addition of eggs, vegetable oil, and a generous amount of chopped nuts. The inclusion of brandied fruit from a starter adds a subtle, sophisticated depth of flavor and chewy texture that elevates this simple bake. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or any occasion where you want to share something sweet and comforting. Easy to mix and bake, it yields a beautiful bundt shape that looks impressive on any table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
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Grease a tube pan or bundt pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray.
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In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, instant pudding mix, vegetable oil, and eggs.
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Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and well blended.
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Fold in the chopped nuts and the brandied fruit using a spatula. The batter will be thick.
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Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan.
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Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack while still hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 987.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 88.5g137%
- Saturated Fat 12.1g61%
- Cholesterol 186.5mg63%
- Sodium 363.2mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 37.7g13%
- Dietary Fiber 5.1g21%
- Sugars 7.1g
- Protein 18.1g37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.