Sweet Onion Cake

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. In heavy skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Saute onions until lightly crisp but not brown. Pour in mixing bowl to cool. Cream sugar with 1/2 stick butter and shortening. Beat until fluffy. Add eggs, beat slowly, then add flour mixture and milk. Beat for 3 minutes. Add sauteed onions. Stir thoroughly. Pour into pans. Bake about 30 minutes or until wooden stick comes out clean. Cool in pans about 10 minutes; turn out on wire rack and cool completely. Frost with Creamed Icing. Source: Rock Springs Sweet Onion Festival Cook Book 1992 Archive January 2010 December 2009 July 2009 June 2009 April 2009 March 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008