Description
A savory onion cake with caramelized onions and creamy Gouda, wrapped in a tender crust, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 360 g flour
- 150 g magerquark
- 1 sachet baking powder
- 5 tablespoons milk (about 75 ml)
- 6 tablespoons oil (about 90 ml)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1.2 kg onions
- 200 g crispy schinkenspeck (diced)
- 150 g Gouda cheese (grated)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 eggs
- 300 g schmand (or crème fraîche)
- Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Peel the onions and slice them into half-rings.
- In a frying pan, render the schinkenspeck until crispy, then add the butter and sliced onions. Sauté until the onions turn soft and translucent.
- In a bowl, mix flour and baking powder. Fold in magerquark, milk, oil, and salt, then knead until smooth.
- Roll out the dough and place it on a baking tray.
- Beat the eggs and mix in the schmand and grated Gouda. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Incorporate the sautéed onions and schinkenspeck, and spread the mixture evenly over the dough.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (fan) or 200°C (top and bottom heat) for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing. Serve at room temperature, garnished with fresh chives.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Experiment with different cheeses or herbs to enhance the dish.