Amish Friendship Cake – Sweet, Moist, Cinnamon-Spiced Cake
Amish Friendship Cake is a moist, sweet cake made from a fermented starter.It features warm cinnamon and vanilla flavors.The recipe is part of a sharing tradition.Soft texture with rich, comforting taste.Perfect for gifting and gatherings.A unique blend of baking and community.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup Amish friendship starter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix starter, oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in optional add-ins if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Mix topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over batter.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use an active starter for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Cinnamon topping adds texture and flavor.
- Let cake cool before cutting.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Adjust sweetness as needed.
- Add-ins can be customized.
- Works well in loaf or bundt pans.