tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post1185320898379419390..comments2024-03-18T11:49:18.392-04:00Comments on South Your Mouth: Friendship Fruit Cake {plus Starter Recipe}Mandy Rivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06710513097645421429noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-29459799493006754042019-12-10T11:02:30.021-05:002019-12-10T11:02:30.021-05:00It should be fine!It should be fine!Mandy Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710513097645421429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-21294658011942577892019-12-05T19:04:16.746-05:002019-12-05T19:04:16.746-05:00I'm on the add cherries step and dumped it all...I'm on the add cherries step and dumped it all in juice and all. I should habe reread instructions. I have seen no foam on mine at all. The fruit all looks good and no nasties habe grown in it. I'm guessing its still safe to use? Will the cherry juice mess it up?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09632238992942146065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-12562367485528685732019-11-12T15:39:45.482-05:002019-11-12T15:39:45.482-05:00Yes. I don't understand why that's questio...Yes. I don't understand why that's questionable though? What am I missing? Mandy Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710513097645421429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-61645696442825143502019-11-12T12:07:48.550-05:002019-11-12T12:07:48.550-05:00Mandy,
On starter if Brandy is 1 and 1/4 cup, doe...Mandy, <br />On starter if Brandy is 1 and 1/4 cup, does that mean sugar is 1 and 1/4 cup too?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05032532014143089016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-80361501948530181702019-10-24T12:44:47.073-04:002019-10-24T12:44:47.073-04:00I found this online: "When fermenting vegetab...I found this online: "When fermenting vegetables, it is common to notice a white layer forming on top of the liquid after a few days. Often this white film is mistaken for mold, and the entire ferment is discarded. However, the white film is usually a type of yeast known as kahm yeast." I would search for article about fermenting and kahm yeast then decide if you want to proceed. Some articles say it's totally fine, some say it tastes bad (but they all say it's perfectly healthy).Mandy Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710513097645421429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-84115311636484318322019-10-24T12:34:32.789-04:002019-10-24T12:34:32.789-04:00Been making this cake for years. This time, after ...Been making this cake for years. This time, after adding pineapple a while film (not foam) formed on top within a couple days. Has no taste... What is it? Should I start over?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-70394944531728293602019-10-22T10:26:14.612-04:002019-10-22T10:26:14.612-04:00Yes! That's part of the fermentation process.Yes! That's part of the fermentation process. Mandy Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710513097645421429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-10826113164058787622019-10-22T09:56:24.283-04:002019-10-22T09:56:24.283-04:00Made the starter using your instructions and every...Made the starter using your instructions and everything went good. Have started the 30 day process now with the fruit and everything seems to be okay; however, since I added the pineapple and sugar in step two there is a small amount of foam that remains on top of the fruit. It foams well each time I stir the fruit but the small amount of foam remains. Is this okay? Everything smells okay and the fruit taste okay. Was just curious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-91238701592076734032018-12-20T15:18:35.055-05:002018-12-20T15:18:35.055-05:00Can you use a wine making yeast in the liquids to ...Can you use a wine making yeast in the liquids to further aid in fermenting? Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991032472488018989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-22928397893757079582018-12-07T12:15:31.829-05:002018-12-07T12:15:31.829-05:00Keep in mind the brandy is only needed to make you...Keep in mind the brandy is only needed to make your first starter. Once you have a starter, you no longer need to add the brandy. The alcohol helps with the fermenting and preserving process. Otherwise you may get mold.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489874258395788462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-37077209943179025632018-12-07T12:08:11.025-05:002018-12-07T12:08:11.025-05:00I have placed a starter in the freezer and while i...I have placed a starter in the freezer and while it doesn't freeze (alcohol) it maintains its thick, syrup consistency and works well for the next time I want to start my fruit for another batch of delicious friendship cake.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489874258395788462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-10652009565850046602018-12-05T23:07:57.736-05:002018-12-05T23:07:57.736-05:00I had this years ago when my sister sent it to me ...I had this years ago when my sister sent it to me as a HaHa gotta ya. She knew I hated fruit cake but loved fruit, especially cherries. I held my nose and took a bite while she stood laughing at the surprise on my face. She is gone now so I was unable to get the recipe. The only thing is I am sure she would not use brandy. Do you know how to make the starter without it? If not, would rum work instead of brandy? Thanks for any help and have a Blessed day patpat in arkansasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-81399513944347014122018-11-06T11:33:32.709-05:002018-11-06T11:33:32.709-05:00Thank you! I really don't know but I would bak...Thank you! I really don't know but I would bake at the same temperature for 20-25 minutes then check with a toothpick. Good luck!Mandy Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710513097645421429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-28581555882222552152018-11-06T11:20:11.554-05:002018-11-06T11:20:11.554-05:00Thank you so much for posting YOUR recipe, it'...Thank you so much for posting YOUR recipe, it's much easier to follow than the others I've ran across. Do you have any suggestions for baking in mini loaf pans, time/temperature or about how many it should make?<br />Thanks again. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-50061570892152966212018-08-04T20:54:27.484-04:002018-08-04T20:54:27.484-04:00Even though there is alcohol in the starter, any t...Even though there is alcohol in the starter, any that is absorbed int toe fruit during the fermenting process would be burned off during baking. It would still be ok for anyone to eat. LesFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695338561444615689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-48134728112354331682018-06-03T15:51:27.993-04:002018-06-03T15:51:27.993-04:00I use to make it all the time and I never used Bra...I use to make it all the time and I never used Brandy or yeast and it always turned out great.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06541389892787516458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-50236969582808236112018-03-24T07:34:00.214-04:002018-03-24T07:34:00.214-04:00I'm not sure... I would think it's necessa...I'm not sure... I would think it's necessary to preserve the fruit.Mandy Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710513097645421429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-66617086496687021932018-03-23T23:26:53.798-04:002018-03-23T23:26:53.798-04:00I absolutely love this cake & used to make it ...I absolutely love this cake & used to make it 25 years ago. I don't remember ever putting brandy in it. Is it possible to make this cake without the brandy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10858911641316415415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-225777286031061212018-03-18T17:59:14.497-04:002018-03-18T17:59:14.497-04:0016 oz for this recipe :)16 oz for this recipe :)Mandy Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710513097645421429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-16068366185461521822018-03-18T17:28:31.968-04:002018-03-18T17:28:31.968-04:00You say 16 oz can of peaches....another I have say...You say 16 oz can of peaches....another I have says 29 oz of peaches....please advise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-7650539562801549112017-12-14T22:19:54.558-05:002017-12-14T22:19:54.558-05:00When I lived in North Carolina, I made this cake a...When I lived in North Carolina, I made this cake all the time. I now am retired and live in Tennessee and I am starting t again because it is the best cake ever!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612741970362011202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-20628991269489993862017-12-08T20:31:15.575-05:002017-12-08T20:31:15.575-05:00I made this cake many years ago. The problem I had...I made this cake many years ago. The problem I had is no one wanted the starter juice to make their own cakes. I ended up with a lot of juice. At first I froze it. It was okay, but then I had it for a while and I just through it out to be safe. Never had any mold at all. Now I will start making it again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-8537950351584555832017-11-24T16:32:11.272-05:002017-11-24T16:32:11.272-05:00Mandy, my aunt and I have made this several times ...Mandy, my aunt and I have made this several times and have never used brandy. Our recipe is the same as your's and the mix came out just like you said. Cake is the most moist and wonderful that anyone can eat. Why put brandy in something so perfect. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-89273831462748823142017-11-24T11:16:48.306-05:002017-11-24T11:16:48.306-05:00I found several sites last year that said I could ...I found several sites last year that said I could freeze the starter in mason jars. Yes I added the sugar and I kept a list by the starter so I could mark off each day when I stirred or added. Thanks for your advice and yes I'm pouring it all out unfortunately. I will try again next year using your recipe that everyone loves!!! Thanks<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-58847081063372148202017-11-23T20:32:11.285-05:002017-11-23T20:32:11.285-05:00Whaaa?? I've never frozen it but I can't i...Whaaa?? I've never frozen it but I can't imagine that would be a problem. You don't need to add more brandy. Are you adding the sugar too? I've never had anything like that happen... that stinks! Unfortunately I don't think you can salvage it if there's mold. Something got in there... maybe the cheese cloth wasn't fine enough to keep out the heebie heebie. I hate to hear your batch is ruined after all that work.Mandy Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710513097645421429noreply@blogger.com