Amish Onion Cake

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Amish Onion Cake

3 to 4 medium onions, chopped
2 c. cold butter or margarine, divided
1 T. poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 T. baking powder
1 T. sugar
1 T. brown sugar
5 eggs
3/4 c. milk
3/4 c. sour cream


In a large skillet, cook the onions in 1/2 c. of the butter or margarine over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the poppy seeds, salt, paprika and pepper; cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar and brown sugar. Cut in 1 1/4 c. of the remaining butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Melt the remaining 1/4 c. of butter or margarine. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sour cream and melted butter. Make a well in the dry ingredients; stir in the egg mixture just until moistened. Spread into a greased 10-inch spring form pan. Spoon the onion mixture over the dough. Place the pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm