How to Make Amish Sugar Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Amish sugar cakes are a delicious treat that have been enjoyed for generations in Amish communities. These simple, yet flavorful cookies are made with basic pantry staples and are perfect for serving at family gatherings, potlucks, or as an afternoon treat with a cup of tea.

What sets Amish sugar cakes apart from other traditional cookies is their unique texture and flavor. Instead of a soft and chewy cookie, these cakes have a slightly crispy texture on the outside, with a soft and te...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 2 1/2 dozen

  • 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

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 52mg