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.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk eggs in a small bowl; reserve about 1 tablespoon for brushing over dough. Whisk flour and baking powder together in another bowl.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Press 1/2 of the dough into each prepared pan. Press almond slices into dough, then brush reserved egg over top.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool, then cut into wedges to serve.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (16 servings total)