Fanta cake (German: Fantakuchen, pronounced [ˈfantaˌkuːxən][1]) is a cake originating from Germany, made with a sponge cake base. The primary ingredient is Fanta, a carbonated soft drink which creates a fluffier texture than typical sponge cakes due to effervescence.[2] 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.[3]
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| Type | Cake |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Main ingredients | Fanta, sugar |
| 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 Nazi Germany. Fanta became popular as a beverage and a sweetener in other dishes, such as cakes.[4][5]
Similar cakes
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Similar recipes use other carbonated soft drinks. For instance, in Germany, using Sprite makes Spritekuchen, and Coca-Cola makes Colakuchen. Other beverages like lemonade can make Limokuchen.[6][7]
In the Southern United States, similar cakes using 7 Up, Coca-Cola, and Dr Pepper emerged in the mid-20th century.[8][9] Cracker Barrel introduced cola cake to its menu in the 1990s, with iterations including the double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake.[10]
Several types of beer cake are similarly partially leavened by beer's natural carbonation.[11]
Ingredients and mixture
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The cake batter usually includes basic ingredients such as flour, eggs, sugar, and butter, and Fanta. The soda helps create a light texture and adds a subtle orange flavour, which is then complemented by a rich topping, often made from sour cream, vanilla pudding, and fruit. Some recipes also incorporate orange zest or orange-flavoured icing to amplify the citrus notes.
See also
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- ^ "Fanta-Kuchen mit Schmand Rezept". Dr. Oetker (in German). Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Thalmann, Florian (20 June 2023). "Tolles Rezept! Saftig & süß: Kennen Sie Sprite-Kuchen und Limo-Kuchen?". Berliner Kurier (in German). Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Limokuchen". Hexenküche.de (in Austrian German). Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Rattray, Diana (23 September 2022). "A Caramel-Iced Beer Cake Will Be the Hit of the Party". The Spruce Eats. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.