Fanta cake

Fanta cake (Fantakuchen ) originates from Germany, made with a sponge cake base. The key ingredient is the carbonated drink, Fanta, which creates a fluffier texture than typical sponge cakes due to the carbonation. The cake is topped with either a simple lemon glaze or a cream layer made of heavy sour cream, whipped cream, sugar, and canned mandarins. It is typically served at birthday parties or bake sales.

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 Germany. Fanta became popular as a beverage and a sweetener in other dishes, such as cakes.

Similar cakes
Similar recipes use other carbonated drinks. For instance, using Sprite makes Spritekuchen in Germany or Coca-Cola that makes Colakuchen or you can use other beverages to make for example Limokuchen

In the Southern United States, similar cakes using 7 Up, Coca-Cola, and Dr Pepper emerged in the mid-20th century. Cracker Barrel introduced cola cake to its menu in the 1990s, with iterations including the Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake.

Several types of beer cake are similarly partially leavened by its natural carbonation.