Simple Potato Cake with Onions

Simple Potato Cake with Onions

simplicity is key

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 55m
Total Time: 1h
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

234
Calories
8.9g
Fat
36.1g
Carbohydrates
4g
Protein
23mg
Cholesterol
114mg
Sodium
Simple Potato Cake with Onions

Recipe Description

I love to make this Simple Potato Cake with Onions as it is one of my favorite comfort foods. I love recipes that are as simple as this one – it allows the humble ingredients to shine through. I love to serve this alongside meat or fish or a crisp garden salad for a lighter meal.

Place thinly sliced potatoes in a bowl and add onions, butter, dried herbs, salt and pepper. Mix everything together and transfer the potato mixture to a springform pan. Spread it out evenly and bake in the oven for about 50-55 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through and golden brown. Delicious!

To make my version of Simple Potato Cake with Onions, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Simple Potato Cake with Onions

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven and prepare a pan

    1 min
    Step 1 - Simple Potato Cake with Onions

    Heat your oven to 375 °F. Line a 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Make the potato cake mixture

    2 min
    Step 2 - Simple Potato Cake with Onions

    Place 4 large sliced potatoes in a medium mixing bowl. Add a small chopped onion, 3 tablespoons of butter, 1 teaspoon of dried herbs and season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix everything together well.

  3. 3

    Place potato mixture in pan

    1 min
    Step 3 - Simple Potato Cake with Onions

    Transfer the potato mixture to the parchment lined tin and spread it out evenly.

  4. 4

    Bake

    55 min
    Step 4 - Simple Potato Cake with Onions

    Bake the potato cake in the oven for 50-55 minutes until cooked through and golden brown on top.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Simple Potato Cake with Onions

    Serve warm.

This Simple Potato Cake with Onions is absolutely delicious comfort food. Come back to leave a review if you try this delicious baked potato recipe!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Jessie
June 3, 2025
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OMG, this Simple Potato Cake with Onions is simply the bomb! Made it for a family dinner, and my kids devoured it with their meat. So easy and delish, it’s now our go-to! Can't wait to make it again!

Peter Reynolds
November 26, 2024
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I tried the Simple Potato Cake with Onions during a family gathering, and it was a hit. The simplicity of the recipe made it easy to follow. I served it with roasted chicken, and everyone loved the tender potatoes and crispy edges. Will make again.

Val
September 9, 2024
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Comfort food magic!

Ethan
June 25, 2024
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Great potato dish

Olivia Martens
February 13, 2024
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Simply the best!

Isabella Johnson
October 5, 2023
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Yum!

Amanda
October 1, 2023
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This Simple Potato Cake with Onions is a total lifesaver. Can't get enough of it! I whipped it up for my friends the other night, and it was a hit. So easy and the flavors are just on point. Perfect with a salad on the side.

Ollie
September 24, 2023
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This potato cake turned out fantastic! I made it for a family dinner and everyone loved it. It’s so easy and let the flavors come through perfectly.

Frankie
August 10, 2023
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This Simple Potato Cake with Onions is just super easy to make. I whipped it up for a family dinner last week, and it was a hit. The crispy edges and tender inside made it comforting. I paired it with grilled chicken, and everyone loved it. Definitely a recipe I will keep making.

Béatrice
August 5, 2023
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Ce gâteau de pommes de terre est incroyable. J'ai fait cette recette avec ma grand-mère et c'était un moment spécial. La simplicité des ingrédients permet vraiment d'apprécier le goût. Je le recommande à tous.

Frank Peterson
July 12, 2023
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So simple, dude!

Igor
June 19, 2023
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This potato cake is superb. I made it for a family dinner, and everyone loved it. It's so simple yet tastes so good. My kids even asked for seconds, which is rare. Great recipe for busy weeknights.

William Johnson
December 23, 2022
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This Simple Potato Cake with Onions is amazing. My kids love it, especially when I add a side salad. It reminds me of family dinners with my parents.

Oliver
September 16, 2021
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Made this for our cozy dinner, and it was a huge hit! So tasty!

Rosie
August 13, 2021
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Cette recette de cake de pommes de terre est devenue un favori. Je l'ai cuisiné pour un dîner en famille, tout le monde a adoré!

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