Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Delicious, authentic Dutch butter cake. This cake is moist with a great almond flavor - a favorite in most Dutch households! Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 1/2 cups white sugar |
2 eggs, beaten |
1 tablespoon almond extract |
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
16 almond halves (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8 inch round cake pans, or 9 inch pie plates.
2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, reserving just enough to brush over the tops, about 1 tablespoon. Stir in the almond extract. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the batter by hand using a sturdy spoon. The dough will be stiff.
3. Press evenly into the two prepared pans. Press almond halves into the top where each slice would be. Brush the tops with a thin layer of the reserved egg.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Cut into wedges to serve.
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