Amish Onion Cake Recipe

Name: Amish Onion Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 medium white onions, chopped; 2 cups cold butter or 2 cups margarine, divided; 1 tablespoon poppy seed; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 5 eggs; 3/4 cup milk; 3/4 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

3 -4 medium white onions, chopped
2 cups cold butter or 2 cups margarine, divided
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
5 eggs
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup sour cream

1
In a large skillet, cook onions in 1/2 cup butter over low heat for 10 minutes.
2
Stir in the poppy seeds, salt, paprika and pepper; cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3
Remove from the heat; set aside.
4
In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and sugars.
5
Cut in 1-1/4 cups butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6
Melt the remaining butter.
7
In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sour cream and melted butter.
8
Make a well in dry ingredients; stir in egg mixture just until moistened.
9
Spread into a greased 10-inch springform pan.
10
Spoon onion mixture over the dough.
11
Place pan on a baking sheet.
12
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
13
Serve warm.

1673

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 medium white onions, chopped, 2 cups cold butter or 2 cups margarine, divided, 1 tablespoon poppy seed, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Amish Onion Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Amish Onion Cake

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