Fanta 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] Though its origins are unclear, Fanta cake became popular among Hungarian housewives in the 1990s.^{[citation needed]}

Similar cakes

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]

See also

• Cola chicken
• Water pie

References