German Onion Cake Recipe

Name: German Onion Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups onions, coarsely chopped (3 large); 2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 5 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 3/4 - 1 cup milk; 1 egg, well beaten; 3/4 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

2 cups onions, coarsely chopped (3 large)
2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
4 teaspoons baking powder
5 tablespoons vegetable shortening
3/4 - 1 cup milk
1 egg, well beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon paprika

1
In medium skillet, saute the onions in butter over low heat until they just begin to brown, about 15 minutes.
2
Season with 1/4 tsp of the salt, the marjoram and the pepper.
3
Set aside to cool.
4
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
5
In a food processor bowl place flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and the remaining salt; mix.
6
Add the shortening and process just until it is the texture of soft crumbs.
7
Add the milk and mix quickly to form a soft dough.
8
Oil a 10 inch round cake pan and lightly use your fingers to spread the dough out evenly.
9
Spread the cooked onion over the top.
10
Beat the egg and sour cream together.
11
Spoon the mixture over the onion, and spread it out to the very edge of the pan.
12
Sprinkle lightly with poppy seeds and paprika.
13
Bake for 20 minutes.
14
Let cool slightly, then cut into wedges.

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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: 2 cups onions, coarsely chopped (3 large), 2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, German 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.

German Onion Cake

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