Amish Onion Cake

keen5's Note:

This is a rich, moist bread with an onion-poppy seed topping. It is wonderful with soup or salad and goes well with any meat. Prep time is approximate. Cook time only includes baking time. I got this recipe from one of my Amish cookbooks.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 3 -4 medium white onions , chopped
• 2 cups cold butter or 2 cups margarine , divided
• 1 tablespoon poppy seed
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 5 eggs
• ¾ cup milk
• ¾ cup sour cream

Directions:

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.

Reviews

[carolinajewel]

I made this for O is for October in the Photo Forum and my whole family is glad I did! The ingredients go together quickly, smell fantastic while baking and taste even better! This turned a simple rotisserie chicken into a special meal. The only change I made was to use smoked paprika since I had more of it than regular and it added a nice smoky touch. Great recipe - Thanks!

[Ginger Rose]

I made this to go with a big salad and goat's cheese - it was brilliant. It's simple and yet so tasty!

[CYNDAM]

Absolutely incredible. Will certainly be served every Thanksgiving. Thanks for posting such a terrific recipe!