Amish Onion Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Amish Onion Cake

• White Onions
• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
• Poppy Seed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• Fresh Coarse Ground Black Pepper
• All Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream

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.