Authentic Dutch Boterkoek Recipe (Butter Cake)

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing them thoroughly.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Set aside about 1 tablespoon for brushing the cake later. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder and whisk to blend.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, then incorporate the almond extract. Gradually stir in the flour mixture by hand using a strong spoon until just combined. The dough will be thick.
4. Divide the dough in half, pressing one half into each of the prepared cake pans. Decorate the top of each cake with almond slices, pressing them gently into the dough. Brush the reserved egg wash over the surface.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the top turns a beautiful golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing into wedges and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 264 kcal
• Fat Content: 13 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 19 g
• Sodium Content: 152 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 54 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 34 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g