AMISH SUGAR CAKES

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Big, soft, Amish sugar cookies, called sugar 'cakes'.

Provided by GREMLIN

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter flavored shortening
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 2 cups sugar until smooth. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk until well blended. Place big heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie with some of the remaining sugar.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to turn golden. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. When cool, store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 96.6 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

Sharddha Karki
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I love the way these cakes smell when they're baking. It fills the whole house with a delicious aroma.


Viridiana Paredes
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These cakes are so easy to make. I can whip up a batch in no time.


Daud Abbasi
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I've been looking for a good Amish sugar cake recipe for a while. This one is definitely a keeper.


Hallo Mobile
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These cakes are a great way to use up ripe bananas. I always have a few overripe bananas on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses them up.


Holly Blank
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I'm not a huge fan of sweets, but I really enjoyed these cakes. They're not too sweet, and they have a nice, subtle flavor.


Musinguzi Samuel
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These cakes are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light and fluffy, and they always leave me feeling satisfied.


BD71 BOY gamar
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I love that these cakes are made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I feel good about feeding them to my family.


Diamond Wear
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These cakes are so affordable to make. They're a great way to save money on dessert.


Matt Weeks
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I'm always looking for new Amish recipes to try. These sugar cakes are a great addition to my collection.


Hamed Bhai
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I made these cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Ray naveed ahmad Naveed
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These cakes are a great way to use up leftover sour cream. I always have some on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up.


mr rn
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I've never had an Amish sugar cake before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's definitely a new favorite.


Tiktok Cumm
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These cakes are the perfect size for a grab-and-go snack. I love taking them with me to work or school.


Raheem Zardari
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I love the crispy edges of these cakes. They add a nice contrast to the soft, fluffy interior.


Juan Schembri
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These cakes are so moist and fluffy. They're the perfect comfort food.


Angel Cardiel
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I'm not a big baker, but even I could make these cakes. They're so easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


ABIR KING
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These cakes are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, potlucks, and even just as a special treat for my family.


Kiconco Daisy
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients that come together to create a delicious cake.


Mekdi Yilma
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I've made these sugar cakes several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Yafet Ayalew
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These Amish sugar cakes are a delightful treat! They have a soft, fluffy texture and a sweet, buttery flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.