Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake)

Boterkoek is a flat Dutch cake that's super buttery, moist, and full of sweet almond flavor from almond extract. This recipe makes two 8-inch cakes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 264 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

Whisk eggs in a small bowl; reserve about 1 tablespoon for brushing over dough. Whisk flour and baking powder together in another bowl.

Step 3

Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in remaining beaten eggs, then stir in almond extract. Stir in flour mixture by hand using a sturdy spoon; dough will be stiff.

Step 4

Press 1/2 of the dough into each prepared pan. Press almond slices into dough, then brush reserved egg over top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool, then cut into wedges to serve.