Indulge in the delightful Amish Brown Sugar Cake, a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of cake enthusiasts for generations. This delectable treat is renowned for its moist, tender crumb, and the perfect balance of sweetness from the brown sugar. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover not just one, but three irresistible variations of this beloved Amish cake. Each recipe offers a unique twist, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of flavor. From the classic Amish Brown Sugar Cake to the decadent Chocolate Chip Brown Sugar Cake and the indulgent Streusel Topped Brown Sugar Cake, these recipes cater to every palate, making them ideal for any occasion.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
AMISH CAKE
An easy, 1-bowl, 9x13 cake with that is extra moist. This Amish cake recipe has a butter, brown sugar & nut topping that bakes into the top of the cake.
Provided by Julie Clark
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the buttermilk and baking soda. Mix well.
- Add in the flour and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until the center bounces back when you touch it.
- While the cake is baking, make the topping. In a bowl, combine the butter, milk, brown sugar and nuts. Mix well.
- Spread this mixture all over the top of the warm cake.
- Place under the broiler (turned to low) and bake for 1-3 minutes or until the nut topping is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool.
- Serve warm alone, with whipped cream or with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 288 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 44 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEST-EVER BROWN SUGAR ICING
Only the most amazing brown sugar icing or frosting you ever had!
Provided by Kevin Williams
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a deep, large kettle melt the butter over high heat until it just starts to boil.
- Add the brown sugar.
- Bring to a boil and lower heat to medium and continue to boil for 2 minutes.
- Don't boil longer than two minutes and stir constantly while it is boiling.
- Add the milk and splash of vanilla and return to a boil, stirring constantly.
- As soon as it begins to boil, remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
- Gradually add confectioners' sugar.
- Stir with a wooden spoon until thick and spreadable.
AMISH SUGAR CAKES
Big, soft, Amish sugar cookies, called sugar 'cakes'.
Provided by GREMLIN
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
AMISH BROWN SUGAR CAKE
A delicious and extremely simple Amish recipe for brown sugar cake. Perfect for dunking! If you need less servings, dough keeps frozen for up to 6 months.
Provided by betsybarron27
Categories Desserts Cakes Coffee Cake Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 7- or 8-inch pie pans. 1
- Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Mix in oil, followed by milk. Spread evenly into the prepared pans. Sprinkle white sugar and cinnamon over each.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 236.9 mg, Sugar 17 g
AMISH BROWN SUGAR PIE
This is an old Amish recipe, also called "Tears on Your Pillow Pie," that I have made for years. I have adapted the recipe as the original was for a fire-powered oven. It's one of my most requested pies. Store in refrigerator but for best taste allow to reach room temperature before serving.
Provided by lizzielou
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine brown sugar and flour in a mixing bowl. Mix in melted butter. Add evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir well. Pour into the pie shell.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake until center is soft but not jiggly, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 219.1 mg, Sugar 42.1 g
AMISH CAKE
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
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
Tips:
- For a moist and flavorful cake, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan before pouring in the batter.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- To check if the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
Conclusion:
This Amish brown sugar cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb and rich, buttery frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this Amish brown sugar cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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