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Amish Onion Cake Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Amish Onion Cake! This moist bread boasts a savory, golden-brown onion and poppy seed topping. Perfect alongside hearty soups, crisp salads, or your favorite meat dish. A treasured recipe passed down from an Amish cookbook, this cake is sure to become a family favorite. Easy to make and bursting with flavor!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 648.1 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Amish Onion Cake

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How to Make Amish Onion Cake

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Continue cooking until onions are golden brown, about 10-15 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar.
  6. Cut in 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Melt the remaining 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup sour cream, and the melted butter.
  9. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the wet ingredients and stir gently just until moistened. Do not overmix.
  10. Spread the batter evenly into a greased 10-inch springform pan.
  11. Spoon the onion mixture evenly over the batter.
  12. Place the springform pan on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
  13. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  14. Let cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

134g

Carbs

17g

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