Fanta cake

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| image_alt = A slice of Fanta cake served on a decorated plate. It is a three-layered sponge cake, where the top layer is made from Fanta.

| caption = A slice of Fanta cake

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| type = Cake

| course = Dessert

| place_of_origin = Germany

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| main_ingredient = Fanta, sugar

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| serving_size = 100 g

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| similar_dish = Sponge cake

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Fanta cake ({{langx|de|Fantakuchen}}, {{IPA|de|ˈfantaˌkuːxən|pron}}{{Cite web |title=Fanta-Kuchen mit Schmand Rezept |url=https://www.oetker.de/recipes/r/fanta-kuchen-mit-schmand |access-date=2 April 2024 |website=Dr. Oetker |language=de |archive-date=2 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402021741/https://www.oetker.de/recipes/r/fanta-kuchen-mit-schmand |url-status=live }}) is a cake originating from Germany, made with a sponge cake base. The primary ingredient is Fanta, a carbonated soft drink which gives a fluffier texture than typical sponge cakes due to effervescence.{{Cite web |title=Learn About Cake Baking with Soda Pop |url=https://www.bettycrocker.com/bettylab/learn-about-cake-baking-with-soda-pop |access-date=7 October 2023 |website=BettyCrocker.com |language=en |archive-date=4 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104212401/https://www.bettycrocker.com/bettylab/learn-about-cake-baking-with-soda-pop |url-status=live }} The cake is topped with either a simple lemon glaze or a creamy layer made of heavy sour cream, whipped cream, sugar, and canned mandarins. It is typically served at birthday parties or bake sales.{{Cite web |title=Fantakuchen: German cake with Fanta Recipe |url=https://food.ndtv.com/recipe-fantakuchen-german-cake-with-fanta-957839 |access-date=7 October 2023 |website=NDTV Food |language=en |archive-date=27 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927194731/https://food.ndtv.com/recipe-fantakuchen-german-cake-with-fanta-957839 |url-status=live }}

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 Nazi Germany. Fanta became popular as a beverage and a sweetener in other dishes, such as cakes.{{cite web |url=https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/this-german-cake-uses-fanta-as-flavouring-learn-how-to-make-this-fun-dessert-3771466 |title=This German Cake Uses 'Fanta' as Flavouring - Learn How to Make This Fun Dessert |first=Toshita |last=Sahni |date=10 February 2023 |website=NDTV Food |language=en |access-date=11 April 2024 |archive-date=3 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403131831/https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/this-german-cake-uses-fanta-as-flavouring-learn-how-to-make-this-fun-dessert-3771466 |url-status=live }}{{cite book |title=The Ultimate World War Two Trivia Book |first1=Richard |last1=Denham |first2=M. J. |last2=Trow |publisher=BLKDOG Publishing |date=2022 |isbn=978-1-915490-06-3 |page=80}}