Sprite cake
Alternative namesSpitekuchen
TypeCake
CourseDessert
Place of originGermany
Main ingredientsSprite

Sprite cake (German: Spritekuchen, pronounced [spriteˌkuːxən]) is a cake originating from Germany, made with a sponge cake base, which is a variant of Fanta Cake. The key ingredient is the carbonated soft drink Sprite, which creates a fluffier texture than typical sponge cakes due to the carbonation. The cake is topped with either a simple lemon glaze or a creamy layer made of heavy sour cream, whipped cream, sugar, and canned mandarins. It is typically served at birthday parties or bake sales.[1]

Other variants of Fanta cake include:

  • Lemonade Cake
  • Coca-Cola Cake

Similar cakes

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Similar recipes use other carbonated soft drinks. For instance, in Germany, and Coca-Cola makes Colakuchen. Other beverages like Lemonade can make Limokuchen. In the Southern United States, similar cakes using 7 Up, Coca-Cola, and Dr Pepper emerged in the mid-20th century. Cracker Barrel introduced cola cake to its menu in the 1990s, with iterations including the Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake.

Several types of beer cake are similarly partially leavened by beer's natural carbonation.

Ingredients and mixture

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1. Mixing Ingredients: The cake mix, Sprite, and eggs are combined in a mixing bowl until smooth.

2. Baking: The batter is poured into a greased baking pan and baked in a preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.

3. Cooling and Frosting: Once baked, the cake is cooled before being frosted or glazed, often with a mixture of powdered sugar and Sprite to enhance the citrus flavour.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Ott, Tanya (2020-07-27). "Easy Sprite Cake". Global Bakes. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  2. ^ Bronson, Susan (2020-06-26). "You Can Make All Kinds of Cake with Just 2 Ingredients". Taste of Home. Retrieved 2024-10-12.