Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake)

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This delicious Dutch boterkoek (butter cake) is moist with an intense almond flavor. It's a favorite in most Dutch households!

Submitted by COOKS2MUCH
Updated on January 12, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 8-inch cakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 tablespoon almond extract

  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced almonds (Optional)

Directions

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

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

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

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

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264 Calories
13g Fat
34g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 152mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 42mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.