Best 5 Amish Spice Cake Recipes

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If you're searching for a delectable and comforting Amish spice cake recipe, look no further. This traditional Amish dessert is known for its moist, flavorful crumb and aromatic spices. With its rich, warm flavors, it's sure to be a hit at any gathering or occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information and instructions you need to create a delicious Amish spice cake that will impress your family and friends.

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AMISH CAKE



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I love brown sugar cakes and this is one of the best. From Amish Cooking by Pathway Publishers. Please note that buttermilk or sour milk can be used. Sour milk is made by adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar in the bottom of a measuring cup then fill the rest of the way with milk. Set aside to sour for 5 minutes.

Provided by bshemyshua

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups buttermilk or 2 cups sour milk
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
6 tablespoons soft butter
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.and grease and flour bottom of 9x13 pan.
  • For cake: cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
  • Blend in buttermilk or sour milk and 2 teaspoons of baking soda, there should be some foaming.
  • Add 3 cups flour and mix until blended.
  • Add vanilla last.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and Bake 25-30 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.
  • For topping: blend soft butter, milk, brown sugar and nuts in a small bowl.
  • When cake comes out of oven and is still warm, spread with topping mixture and return to oven to bake until bubbly. About 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from oven again and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 427.6, Carbohydrate 81.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 55.7, Protein 5.9

AMISH BUTTERMILK CAKE



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This is an old Amish family recipe that has been handed down for many generations. This is a different kind of cake, that is really best eaten with fresh fruit, especially strawberries. Very easy and yummy!

Provided by emberladyrose

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup melted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 ½ cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch cake pan.
  • Combine flour, white sugar, brown sugar, butter, and baking soda in a bowl until crumbly. Transfer 1 cup of crumbs to a small bowl and set aside. Add buttermilk and cinnamon to remaining crumbs and mix until batter is just combined and moist. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 121.8 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

AMISH ONION CAKE



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This rich, moist bread with an onion-poppy seed topping is a wonderful break from your everyday bread routine. You can serve it with any meat, and it's a nice accompaniment to soup or salad. I've made it many times and have often been asked to share the recipe. -Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 to 4 medium onions, chopped
2 cups cold butter, divided
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook onions in 1/2 cup butter over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the poppy seeds, salt, paprika and pepper; cook until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and sugars. Cut in 1-1/4 cups butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Melt the remaining butter. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sour cream and melted butter. Make a well in dry ingredients; stir in egg mixture just until moistened. , Spread into a greased 10-in. cast-iron skillet or springform pan. Spoon onion mixture over the batter. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

DAWN'S AMISH FRIENDSHIP CAKE WITH STARTERS



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This is FABULOUS...YUMMO! There are 3 steps to this Amish Friendship Cake Starter... There is the Initial Amish Starter, The Secondary Starter, and The Amish Friendship Cake... I have posted all the recipes here all in one place. Preparation time is way off, as this is not your typical recipe and preparation takes 30 days. If you want to make a Carrot Cake, use a Spice Cake mix in place of the Yellow Cake mix, and add 1 c. shredded carrot, and 1 c. raisins to the recipe.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Quick Breads

Time P1mT50m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup pineapple chunk, drained
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
1 cup maraschino cherry, including the juice
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
1 1/2 cups amish starter, prepared above
1 (20 ounce) can sliced peaches in juice
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, and juice
1 (20 ounce) can fruit cocktail, and juice
1 yellow cake mix (without pudding in it)
2/3 cup oil
4 eggs
1/3 of the fruit (prepared with the starter above)
1 cup nuts, chopped
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding

Steps:

  • Amish Friendship Cake Initial STARTER:.
  • Day 1-Day 14:.
  • 1 cup cubed pineapple, drained.
  • 1 cup sugar.
  • 2 T. Brandy.
  • Combine in a glass gallon jar. Let set it set for 2 weeks.
  • Cover loosely with aluminum foil, with a wooden spoon inserted through the foil to stir daily-DO NOT REMOVE FOIL OR SPOON!
  • Be sure to stir daily.
  • Day 15:.
  • Add 1 cup Marachino cherries including the juice.
  • 1 cup sugar.
  • 2 T. Brandy.
  • Let set two more weeks, stirring daily.
  • Day 30:.
  • Strain the fruit from the juice using a plastic strainer. (DO NOT USE A METAL STRAINER.).
  • The resulting "juice" is the "starter" for your Amish Friendship Cake.
  • Amish Frienship Cake Secondary STARTER:.
  • First we prepare another starter from the starter above.
  • 1 1/2 cups starter, prepared above.
  • 1 lg. can sliced peaches, with juice.
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar.
  • Put peaches and juice in a gallon jar. Stir once a day for 10 days:.
  • On the 10th day, Add:.
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar.
  • 1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks and juice.
  • Stir every day for 10 days.
  • On the 20th Day, Add:.
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar.
  • 1 10 oz. jar Marachino cherries and juice.
  • 1 20 oz. can fruit cocktail and juice.
  • Stir every day for 10 days.
  • On the 30th Day:.
  • Drain liquid from fruit.
  • Divide the juice into 5-6 jars each containing 1 1/2 cups of juice.
  • Give to friends, and keep one for yourself.
  • Your friends can now start with the starter you have given them, and make the 30 day cake directly.
  • Divide fruit in thirds. You can freeze 2/3 of the fruit to use later.
  • Note:.
  • When putting fruit or juice in jars, leave jars on the counter & DO NOT REFRIGERATE! DO NOT PUT LID ON TIGHT, set it on top of jar - loosely! DO NOT PUT JUICE IN THE REFRIGERATOR!
  • Amish Friendship Cake:.
  • Cake 1 yellow cake mix, without pudding in it.
  • 2/3 cup oil.
  • 4 eggs.
  • 1/3 of the fruit, prepared with the starter above.
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped.
  • 1 box Vanilla instant pudding.
  • Mix all ingredients together, and bake in a greased Bundt pan at 350, for 50 minutes or until done.
  • Important Note:.
  • Do not use a metal strainer when straining the fruit.
  • When adding fruit and juice to the jar, leave it on the counter & DO NOT REFRIGERATE! DO NOT PUT LID ON TIGHT. Set it on top loosely! DO NOT PUT JUICE IN THE REFRIGERATOR!
  • I frost my cakes with Cream Cheese frosting and top with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14082, Fat 299, SaturatedFat 44.2, Cholesterol 856.5, Sodium 6144.4, Carbohydrate 2835.7, Fiber 46.8, Sugar 2591.4, Protein 81.8

AMISH CHOCOLATE CAKE



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So moist, tender, and succulent you won't be able to eat just one piece. Delicious served with a dusting of confectioners' sugar, a scoop of ice cream, fresh fruit, dollop of whipped cream, or add frosting of your choice.

Provided by lutzflcat

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Cream brown sugar and butter together in a separate large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, until well incorporated. Gradually add buttermilk, followed by vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  • Add flour mixture to butter mixture in thirds, alternating with hot water, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, beating just until combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove baking dish from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 346.3 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients always yield the best results, so make sure you're using high-quality butter, eggs, and spices.
  • Carefully measure your ingredients: Baking is a science, and precise measurements are essential for success. Use a kitchen scale to weigh your ingredients whenever possible.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cake light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Mix the dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet ingredients: This will help to distribute the spices evenly throughout the cake.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature: The temperature of the oven will vary depending on the recipe, so be sure to preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking: This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Amish spice cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of frostings or toppings. With its warm, spicy flavor and moist, tender crumb, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this Amish spice cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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