Amish Onion Cake Recipe

Name: Amish Onion Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. Poppy seeds; 1 1/2 tsp Paprika; 1 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Onion pwdr; 3/4 tsp Marjoram; 3/4 tsp Freshly grnd pepper; 1/2 tsp White pepper; 1/2 tsp Dillweed; 4 Tbsp. Butter; 3 1/2 c. Onion, minced; 2 lrg Large eggs; 1 c. Lowfat sour cream; 2 Tbsp. Butter, melted; 1 Tbsp. Dark brown sugar; 2 c. All-purpose flour; 1/4 c. Cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. Sugar; 4 tsp Baking pwdr; 1/2 c. Butter (cool), cut up; 3 lrg Large eggs; 1/2 c. Lowfat milk

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. Poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp Paprika
1 1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Onion pwdr
3/4 tsp Marjoram
3/4 tsp Freshly grnd pepper
1/2 tsp White pepper
1/2 tsp Dillweed
4 Tbsp. Butter
3 1/2 c. Onion, minced
2 lrg Large eggs
1 c. Lowfat sour cream
2 Tbsp. Butter, melted
1 Tbsp. Dark brown sugar
2 c. All-purpose flour
1/4 c. Cornstarch
2 Tbsp. Sugar
4 tsp Baking pwdr
1/2 c. Butter (cool), cut up
3 lrg Large eggs
1/2 c. Lowfat milk

1
Preheat oven to 425.
2
Grease 10-inch springform pan.
3
Seasoning Mix: In small bowl combine poppy seeds, paprika, salt, onion pwdr, marjoram, peppers and dillweed.
4
Set aside.
5
Heat 4 Tbsp.
6
butter in large skillet over medium high heat.
7
Add in minced onions and cook till golden brown (10-15 min).
8
Add in 4 tsp.
9
of the Seasoning Mix and cook till fragrant, 30 seconds.
10
Remove from heat and set aside.
11
In medium bowl whisk Large eggs, lowfat sour cream, 2 Tbsp.
12
melted butter and dark brown sugar.
13
Set aside.
14
Combine flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking pwdr and remaining Seasoning Fold in food processor.
15
With machine on add in 1/2 c. cool butter, cut up; process till mix resembles fine crumbs.
16
In large bowl, whisk 3 large Large eggs and 1/2 c. lowfat milk.
17
Stir in flour mix just till moistened.
18
Spread batter proportionately into prepared pan.
19
Spread onion mix proportionately over batter.
20
Top with a layer of sour-cream mix.
21
Bake 25 to 30 min till top is golden brown and bubbly.
22
Cold 10 min, then remove sides of pan.
23
Cut cake into wedges and serve hot or possibly at room temperature.

1306

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. Poppy seeds, 1 1/2 tsp Paprika, 1 1/4 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Onion pwdr, and more.

Yes, Amish Onion Cake Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!