Friendship Cake

 
Starter
5 c. sugar
1 large can diced peaches
1 large can fruit cocktail
1 10oz. jar Maraschino cherries
1 20oz. can pineapple
3 yellow cake mixes
2 c oil
12 eggs
3 small boxes vanilla instant pudding
3 c chopped nuts

Never refrigerate any cake starter.

Day 1 Add to starter:
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 large can diced peaches w/juice
Stir daily for the next 30 days.
Day 10 Add to starter:
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 20oz. can of pineapple w/juice
Day 20 Add to starter:
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 large can fruit cocktail
1 10oz. jar Maraschino cherries w/juice
Day 30 Drain fruit from liquid. Let each stand overnight. Drain again next morning. Divide fruit into thirds (about 2 c. each).
  This will make 3 cakes using the following recipe for each cake.
 

1 yellow cake mix (dry - not pudding style mix)
2/3 c. oil
1 c. starter juice
4 eggs
1 small box vanilla instant pudding

Mix all ingredients. Stir in 1/3 of the fruit mix and 1 c. chopped nuts. Bake in greased tube or bundt pan at 350 degrees for 50 - 70 minutes.

  Divide remaining juice into 1 1/2 c. each. Place in a tight container. Give to a friend with a copy of this recipe.
Hints: You will need at least a 1 gallon jar. Place a pan under the jar to keep liquid from running on the counter. Keep covered. Lid may pop off when fruit starts to bubble.