Fanta cake
Fanta cake (German: Fantakuchen[1]) is a cake originating from Germany, made with a sponge base. The key ingredient is the soft drink Fanta, which creates a fluffier texture than typical sponge cakes due to the carbonation.[2] The cake is topped with either a simple lemon glaze or a cream layer made of heavy sour cream, whipped cream, sugar, and canned mandarins. Fanta cake is typically served at birthday parties or bake sales.[3]
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Course | Dessert |
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Place of origin | Germany |
Similar dishes | Sponge cake |
Fanta was developed by the German branch of The Coca-Cola Company during World War II because trade embargoes made some typical soft drink ingredients difficult to obtain in Germany. Fanta became popular not just as a beverage, but also as a sweetener in other dishes, such as cakes.[4][5]
In the Southern United States, similar cakes using 7 Up, Coca-Cola, and Dr Pepper emerged in the mid-20th century.[6][7] Cracker Barrel introduced cola cake to its menu in the 1990s, with iterations including the "Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake".[8][9]
See also
- Cola chicken
- Pilk
References
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- "Learn About Cake Baking with Soda Pop". BettyCrocker.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- "Fantakuchen: German cake with Fanta Recipe". NDTV Food. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- Sahni, Toshita (10 February 2023). "This German Cake Uses 'Fanta' as Flavouring - Learn How to Make This Fun Dessert". NDTV Food. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- Denham, Richard; Trow, M. J. (2022). The Ultimate World War Two Trivia Book. BLKDOG Publishing. p. 80. ISBN 978-1-915490-06-3.
- "The Rich History of Southern Soda Cakes". Southern Living. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- Bramen, Lisa. "7-Up Cake and Other Bubbly Baking". Smithsonian Magazine. Archived from the original on 9 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- "The History of Coca-Cola Cake". Quaint Cooking. 26 August 2022. Archived from the original on 9 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- "Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake". Cracker Barrel. Retrieved 14 April 2024.