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Course | Dessert |
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Place of origin | Germany |
Similar dishes | Sponge cake |
Fanta cake ( German: Fantakuchen [1]) originates from Germany, made with a sponge cake base. The key ingredient is the carbonated 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. It is typically served at birthday parties or bake sales. [3]
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 as a beverage and a sweetener in other dishes, such as cakes. [4] [5]
Similar recipes use other carbonated drinks. For instance, using Sprite makes Spritekuchen in Germany and using other beverages makes 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 its natural carbonation. [11]
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Course | Dessert |
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Place of origin | Germany |
Similar dishes | Sponge cake |
Fanta cake ( German: Fantakuchen [1]) originates from Germany, made with a sponge cake base. The key ingredient is the carbonated 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. It is typically served at birthday parties or bake sales. [3]
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 as a beverage and a sweetener in other dishes, such as cakes. [4] [5]
Similar recipes use other carbonated drinks. For instance, using Sprite makes Spritekuchen in Germany and using other beverages makes 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 its natural carbonation. [11]