Almond Amish Friendship Bread Cake Loaf Recipe
A recipe variation for Almond Amish Friendship Bread Cake in a loaf pan. This is a great breakfast, brunch or sweet treat using your starter for a sweet bread.
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A Sweet and Nutty Twist on a Classic Amish Bread Recipe
Almond Amish Friendship Bread Cake is a delicious twist on the classic Amish Friendship Bread recipe. This loaf cake has a soft, moist texture with a hint of almond flavor. The cinnamon-sugar topping adds a sweet crunch that makes every bite irresistible.
If you love baking with a homemade touch, this recipe is for you. The best part? It all starts with an Amish Friendship Bread starter, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family.
What Is Almond Amish Friendship Bread Cake?
Amish Friendship Bread is a traditional recipe passed from person to person using a fermented starter in a ziploc bag. It’s a sweet, moist bread with a cake-like texture. The starter is shared among friends, allowing the tradition to continue.
This almond version takes the classic recipe and enhances it with almond extract and a white chocolate pudding mix. These flavors blend beautifully, creating a rich, nutty taste with a tender crumb.
Ingredients
To make this delicious cake, you will need:
- 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread starter (leftover from your batch after splitting starter four times into separate large zip-lock bag)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 box (5.1 oz) white chocolate instant pudding mix (not sugar-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the cinnamon-sugar topping:
This is optional, I like it sometimes, other times I prefer to just grease my pans well.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of sugar
How to Make Almond Amish Friendship Bread Cake
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease two to three small loaf pans with cooking spray.
- Make the cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl.
- Coat the pans by sprinkling some of the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the greased pans.
- Mix wet ingredients in a large non-metal bowl with a wooden spoon: oil, sugar, eggs, milk, and almond extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, pudding mix, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the remaining starter and mix well until fully combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Sprinkle any remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Where to Enjoy This Cake
This cake is great for:
- Breakfast or brunch
- Holiday gatherings
- Bake sales
- Gifting to friends and family
- Enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea
Variations to Try
Want to change things up? Here are some ideas:
- Nutty Version: Add 1/2 cup chopped almonds or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Chocolate Twist: Use chocolate pudding mix instead of white chocolate.
- Fruity Touch: Fold in 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins.
- Coconut Flavor: Swap almond extract for coconut extract.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
- Storage: Keep the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate: Store in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freeze: Wrap slices in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Make Ahead: The batter can be prepared and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
Almond Cake Amish Friendship Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- About a cup of starter remaining batter You will have this remaining in a bowl after you split your starter four ways on the tenth day into a ziplock bag or bowls if you want to make separate batches of the starter batter for different loaves if you want to stop the chain
- 1 cup oil
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1-5.1 oz instant pudding mix not sugar-free, white chocolate flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius). Grease two to three smaller bread pans with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar to make the cinnamon-sugar mixture. This is optional, you can just grease loaf pans and skip the cinnamon sugar mix.
- Sprinkle the prepared greased loaf pans with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, mix together oil, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in dry ingredients, cinnamon, baking powder, box of butterscotch pudding mix (or caramel whichever flavor you are using), baking soda, flour, and salt until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared bread pans.
- If any remaining cinnamon and sugar mixture remaining, feel free to sprinkle some over the tops of the batter in the pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Common Questions About Almond Amish Friendship Bread Cake
1. Can I make this without the Amish Friendship Bread starter? No, the starter is essential for the flavor and texture of the cake. Learn how to make a starter here and get the original recipe, plus the printable checklist for day process and how to care for the amish sourdough starter.
2. Can I use a bundt pan instead of loaf pans? Yes, but baking time will be longer. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
3. Can I use sugar-free pudding mix? No, sugar-free pudding mix will change the texture and sweetness.
4. How do I get an Amish Friendship Bread starter? You can start one from scratch or ask a friend who has an amish starter currently. I have a tutorial on how to make your own.
5. Can I use a different pudding flavor? Yes, but it will change the flavor of the recipe. Vanilla pudding would probably be the best option, but you can experiment and see what type you like best.
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Conclusion
Almond Amish Friendship Bread Cake is a flavorful and fun way to enjoy a classic tradition. With its sweet almond taste and cinnamon-sugar topping, it’s sure to become a delicious amish bread favorite.
Try this recipe and share it with friends. Don’t forget to pass along some starter to keep the tradition alive! Good luck and enjoy making this quick bread recipe.
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