Herman the German Friendship Cake

[Cornish Cream]

Day Ten
Herman has just been popped into the oven and this was his picture before he went.Smile Herman
I used 2 chopped apples,70g walnuts and 140g chocolate chips plus the other necessary ingredients for the recipe.

Bye bye Herman.
I'll be back with the Cooked Herman photo later

[fundj&e]

looking good CC 

[Cornish Cream]

So keen to get Herman's picture on the forum forgot to set the timer This is going to be very interesting

[fundj&e]

well its been in the oven more than 20min

[meganjane]

Waiting.....

[dede]

How long do we have to wait? I'm very impatient

[Cornish Cream]

All's well
The cooked Herman

Thank you Herman you have been fun

[Cornish Cream]

Sorry friends I have been doing other things,didn't realize you were waiting for Herman.

[judydawn]

Looks great CC but DH's job is not finished yet.  Can he please take one more picture when you cut into it?  Bet he is glad that little exercise is over and please pass on our appreciation for his help.

[nonomix]

My, Herman looks yum
Would love to have a taste!!

[Cornish Cream]

The Cut Herman
It makes a big cake,plenty for your friends when you go to Monkey Mia Cookie

I will freeze one half and let DH and DS eat there way through the other
I have so much fun with Herman and everyone following his progress.

[nonomix]

One last thing CornishCream, taste-wise, what is it like (I know you're not eating it but it would be interesting to get some feedback on the difference of taste compared to a traditional cake...)?

[judydawn]

I wish you could share it with all of us CC, it looks so tasty.  Oh well, maybe I will have to make 1, or 2, or 3 or 4 - can't think of anyone to give the starter to that would be prepared to follow it through to the end.

[jkmt]

Oh girls, I have just tuned into this thread and read the lot in one go. Thanks CC for your day by day photography. I hope the taste of Herman was worth the build up!

I made an Amish friendship cake a year or so ago. It was extremely yummy, and received high praise from the friends I shared the finished product with. However, they all thought I was totally mad to spend 10 days letting a cake brew.  You have re-inspired me - I must give it another go.

[dede]

Excellent, he's all done. Looks fantastic CC. I bet he smells good too
Thank you so much for the detailed process.
Now we understand clearly what needs to be done. I'm going to start my own Herman. The only thing I'm concerned about is it pretty cold here in Tassie at the moment. Might wait a couple more weeks when we have the fire going all the time and the house is nice an warm all day.