I've kept him warm, safe and fed him as if he was one of my own.
Now the time has come to divide him up and pass him on to a new home or two.
I've been the proud keeper of a Herman sourdough starter.
German Friendship Cake ‘Herman’
So what you need to know, a Herman is a traditional sourdough cake recipe which has been popular to make for several decades. The mix passes through circles of friends and family so in essence it is a tasty chain letter made of cake.
Day 1 – You get Herman and take the lid off.
Pour him into a large mixing bowl or container capable of holding at least 2 litres and cover loosely with a tea towel or cling film.
Day 2 – Stir well
Day 3 – Stir well
Day 4 Herman is hungry.
Add the following ingredients, stir well and cover again:
115g plain flour
225g granulated sugar
200ml milk
Day 5 – Stir well
Day 6 – Stir well
Day 7 – Stir well
Day 8 – Stir well
Day 9 – Hungry again. Add the same ingredients as day 4. Divide into 4 equal portions and give 3 away to your friends along with these instructions or keep one if you want to start a new cake.
Herman 4 stays with you and is ready to be baked the next day.
Day 10 – Bake your cake
Carrot and Cinnamon Cake
Ingredients
1 portion of Herman
225g plain flour
225g caster sugar
1 heaped teaspoon of cinnamon powder
1 heaped teaspoon of mixed spice powder
2 heaped teaspoons of baking powder
175ml Sunflower oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
150g carrots, peeled and grated
55g nuts
150g raisins/sultanas, soak in boiling water for 30 minutes prior to making the cake to get them all soft and succulent, then sieve.
2 teaspoons of ginger syrup (or golden syrup with a pinch of ground ginger)
Method:
Sieve the flour into a bowl, add the sugar, spices, baking powder and oil then mix together.
Add the beaten eggs, Herman, carrot, raisins, pine nuts and ginger syrup. Mix thoroughly then pour into a large greased baking tin. I used a silicone ring to bake mine.
Bake for 45 minutes at 175°C. Check if it’s cooked by poking the cake with a skewer, if it comes out clean then the cake is done.
Leave to cool and then cut into slices.
115g plain flour
225g granulated sugar
200ml milk
Day 5 – Stir well
Day 6 – Stir well
Day 7 – Stir well
Day 8 – Stir well
Day 9 – Hungry again. Add the same ingredients as day 4. Divide into 4 equal portions and give 3 away to your friends along with these instructions or keep one if you want to start a new cake.
Herman 4 stays with you and is ready to be baked the next day.
Day 10 – Bake your cake
Carrot and Cinnamon Cake
Ingredients
1 portion of Herman
225g plain flour
225g caster sugar
1 heaped teaspoon of cinnamon powder
1 heaped teaspoon of mixed spice powder
2 heaped teaspoons of baking powder
175ml Sunflower oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
150g carrots, peeled and grated
55g nuts
150g raisins/sultanas, soak in boiling water for 30 minutes prior to making the cake to get them all soft and succulent, then sieve.
2 teaspoons of ginger syrup (or golden syrup with a pinch of ground ginger)
Method:
Sieve the flour into a bowl, add the sugar, spices, baking powder and oil then mix together.
Add the beaten eggs, Herman, carrot, raisins, pine nuts and ginger syrup. Mix thoroughly then pour into a large greased baking tin. I used a silicone ring to bake mine.
Bake for 45 minutes at 175°C. Check if it’s cooked by poking the cake with a skewer, if it comes out clean then the cake is done.
Leave to cool and then cut into slices.
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