Fanta cake

Course	Dessert
Place of origin	Germany
Similar dishes	Sponge cake
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Fanta cake ( German : Fantakuchen ^[1] ) is a cake originating from Germany , made with a sponge 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 . Fanta cake 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 not just as a beverage, but also as a sweetener in other dishes, such as cakes. ^{[4] [5]} Though its origins are unclear, Fanta cake became popular among Hungarian housewives in the 1990s . ^[6]

Similar cakes

A similar cake can be made by exchanging Fanta for other carbonated drinks , for instance, using Sprite to make the cake known as Spritekuchen in Germany or other beverages to make Limokuchen . ^{[7] [8]}

In the Southern United States , similar cakes using 7 Up , Coca-Cola , and Dr Pepper emerged in the mid-20th century. ^{[9] [10]} Cracker Barrel introduced cola cake to its menu in the 1990s, with iterations including the " Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake". ^{[11] [12]}

Several types of beer cake exist, which gain part of their flavour from the addition of beer and are similarly partially leavened by its natural carbonation. ^[13]

See also

• Cola chicken
• Water pie

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