Amish Sugar Cakes

Amish Sugar Cakes
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    12 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    30 People
  • VIEWS
    267

Indulge in the comforting embrace of these generously sized, exceptionally soft sugar cakes. A delightful treat reminiscent of classic Amish baking, these 'cakes' offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a subtly sweet flavor that's perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    27 g
  • Cholesterol
    19 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    97 mg
  • Sugar
    16 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes) Grease baking sheets thoroughly.

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes) Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

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Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. (2 minutes) Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

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Recipe View 5 mins Drop large, heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 3 inches between each cake. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Sprinkle each cake generously with the remaining sugar. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 12 mins Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. (10-12 minutes) Do not overbake.

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Recipe View 10 mins Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Once cooled, store in an airtight container to maintain their soft texture.

For an extra touch of flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the dry ingredients.
Buttermilk is key to the cake's soft texture. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tougher cakes.
The cakes are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Kaya Heller

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 89 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • William Erdman

    My kids absolutely loved these. Will definitely be making them again.

  • Mariane Orn

    These were so easy to make and tasted just like my grandma's!

  • Eileen Raynor

    I found that 10 minutes was perfect in my oven. Any longer and they were a little dry.

  • Iliana Goldner

    I substituted almond extract for the vanilla and they were amazing!

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