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Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake)

By: COOKS2MUCH  
"Delicious, authentic Dutch butter cake. This cake is moist with a great almond flavor - a favorite in most Dutch households!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 - 8 inch round cakes
 

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 266 | Total Fat: 12.9g | Cholesterol: 57mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by mrscatterson 
This cake was amazingly simple and delicious, which is why I'm about to make it again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2008 by Alexander Mar 
This was really good, though with a little more almond extract than I liked. I also dusted it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2009 by KBots 
Delicious! I used 2 tsp of almond extract, and 1 tsp of lemon extract for extra flavour. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by kjbenny 
very delicious. be prepared for it to be very dense. very dense and very delicious. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2009 by labgrrl 
this is exactly like my mother's boterkoek! delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by PATTIMOM2 
Just like my Dutch friend makes.....she wouldn't share her recipe! MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by CASSANDRA 
This is simply wonderful. I made a half batch and now I wish I'd made the full amount! MORE

 
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