Keep It Going German Friendship Cake

Experience a heartwarming culinary tradition with the "Keep It Going German Friendship Cake," a delightful combination of baking and community spirit. This recipe starts with a 10-day sourdough-style starter, lovingly stirred and shared among friends, making it more than just a dessert—it's a symbol of connection and thoughtfulness. With its perfectly spiced cinnamon cake base, enriched by optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or dried fruits, this moist and flavorful treat is easy to make yet bursting with charm. Ideal for sharing, this cake offers a tender crumb, subtle sweetness, and a touch of nostalgia that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea. Whether you're gifting the starter or baking the final masterpiece, this recipe celebrates friendship, generosity, and the joy of homemade baking.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 240 g All-purpose flour
• 240 g Sugar
• 240 ml Milk
• 2 Eggs
• 120 ml Vegetable oil
• 300 g All-purpose flour (for cake batter)
• 200 g Sugar (for cake batter)
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 100 g Chopped nuts (optional)
• 100 g Raisins or dried fruits (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Day 1: In a glass or plastic bowl, combine 240g all-purpose flour, 240g sugar, and 240ml milk. Stir well and cover loosely with a lid or plastic wrap. Leave at room temperature.

Step 2

Days 2–4: Stir the mixture once each day with a wooden or plastic spoon. Do not refrigerate the starter.

Step 3

Day 5: Feed the starter by adding 240g all-purpose flour, 240g sugar, and 240ml milk. Stir well.

Step 4

Days 6–9: Stir the mixture once a day as before, keeping it loosely covered at room temperature.

Step 5

Day 10 (Baking Day): Divide the starter into four equal parts. Keep one part for yourself, give the other three to friends along with this recipe.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or two 8-inch round cake pans.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine your reserved starter, 2 eggs, 120ml vegetable oil, 300g all-purpose flour, 200g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

Step 8

If desired, fold in 100g chopped nuts and 100g raisins or dried fruits.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or pans. Smooth the surface evenly.

Step 10

Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1662.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5881.0

Total Fat 183.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.3g
Cholesterol 394.3mg	0%
Sodium 2338.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 981.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 530.7g
Protein 99.1g	0%

Vitamin D 190.9IU	0%
Calcium 639.1mg	0%
Iron 29.8mg	0%
Potassium 2532.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.6%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 65.8%