Amish Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Amish Cake

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for topping)
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)
• Buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• Vanilla Essence
• ¼ cup milk (for topping)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (for topping)

How to Make Amish Cake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate measuring cup, whisk together 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar and enough milk to measure 1 cup. Let stand for 5 minutes to sour.
4. Add the soured milk and 2 teaspoons of baking soda to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Beat until well combined and slightly foamy.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. While the cake is baking, prepare the topping: In a medium bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter, ¼ cup milk, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
10. Remove the cake from the oven. Immediately spread the topping evenly over the warm cake.
11. Return the cake to the oven and bake for 1-2 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and lightly golden.
12. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan before serving.