To Barb in Iowa regarding uses for friendship starter. Several years ago the rage here was to make cakes with it.

Friendship Cake
1 box Duncan Hines cake mix
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup cooking oil
1 and 1/2 cup of the diced fruit (drained)

Mix cake mix and pudding. Add eggs and oil. Beat at low speed until smooth. Add fruit and nuts. Mix by hand. Bake in well-greased bundt pan for approximately 55 minutes at 300°.

This is good without icing, but it is also excellent with any cream cheese icing. This cake freezes well. Enjoy. Jackiets from Louisian

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