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German Onion Cake
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 20 minutes
- Total
- 1 hr 50 min
- Yield
- 8.00 serving(s)
Categories
- savory cake
Cuisine
- German
Cooking Method
- Bake
Difficulty
- Easy
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Possible Milk — check ingredient labels
- May contain soy — check ingredients
- Possible Eggs — check ingredient labels
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 8. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for German Onion Cake brings together 2 cups onions, coarsely chopped (3 large), 2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick), 1 teaspoon salt in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 1 hr 50 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 8 servings.
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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
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Instructions
In medium skillet, saute the onions in butter over low heat until they just begin to brown, about 15 minutes.
Season with 1/4 tsp of the salt, the marjoram and the pepper.
Set aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a food processor bowl place flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and the remaining salt; mix.
Add the shortening and process just until it is the texture of soft crumbs.
Add the milk and mix quickly to form a soft dough.
Oil a 10 inch round cake pan and lightly use your fingers to spread the dough out evenly.
Spread the cooked onion over the top.
Beat the egg and sour cream together.
Spoon the mixture over the onion, and spread it out to the very edge of the pan.
Sprinkle lightly with poppy seeds and paprika.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Let cool slightly, then cut into wedges.
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