Fanta cake
German dessert
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Fanta cake (German: Fantakuchen, pronounced [ˈfan.ta.ˌkuː.xən][1]) is a cake that originates from Germany, made with a sponge cake base. The primary ingredient is Fanta, a carbonated soft drink which gives it a texture that is fluffier than typical sponge cakes.[2] The cake is topped with either a simple lemon glaze or a creamy layer made of heavy sour cream, whipped cream or sugar. It is typically served at birthday parties or celebrations.[3]
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Fanta was developed by the German branch of The Coca-Cola Company led by Max Keith during World War II because trade embargoes made some typical soft drink ingredients difficult to obtain in Nazi Germany. Fanta became popular as a carbonated beverage, and a sweetener in other dishes, such as cakes.[4][5]
Similar cakes
Similar recipes use other carbonated soft drinks. For instance, in Germany, using Sprite makes Spritekuchen. 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 carbonation.[11]
