DUTCH BUTTER CAKE (BOTERKOEK)

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A traditional Dutch cake, similar to shortbread, buttery and flaky, with a hint of almond. Very rich, it should be served in small slices. This dessert is not for dieters! :)

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 beaten egg, divided
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Cream butter, sugar and almond flavoring until fluffy. Add beaten egg, reserving 1 teaspoons.
  • Add flour, salt and baking powder. Mix until combined in a solid dough.
  • Press into parchment-lined 9-inch round baking dish.
  • Brush with remaining egg. Score crosswise in two directions, (making diamond shapes), with a fork.
  • Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes until top is golden.
  • Allow to cool before removing and cutting into 12 portions.

Alicia Emanuelle
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Overall, this cake was a success. It was easy to make and turned out moist and flavorful.


Brandie Pitts
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This cake was a little bland. I think I'll add some spices next time.


Firehiwot Atnafseged
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This cake was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


anas haden
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Josphat Nganga
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Meh.


Lungii Mohlala
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I'm not a big fan of butter cake, but this one was really good. It was light and fluffy, and the almond flavor was subtle but noticeable.


Jess t
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This cake was amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was so moist and flavorful.


Ivana Bungor
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Not bad, but I've had better.


Aamer Musafar Shah
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use different nuts or dried fruits to change up the flavor.


Jacob Lloyd
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The cake was a bit dry. I think I should have added more butter.


kindness chekwas
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll cut down on the sugar next time.


Mubashir Ishaq
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. Thank you!


Adnan Lehri
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so simple to make, yet it tastes like it came from a bakery.


Egemen Kazancı
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This cake was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it.


Sanjid Shawon
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Easy to follow recipe and turned out great!


BITCOINMININGCOMPANY Lmd
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Wow! This butter cake was a hit at my dinner party. It was so moist and flavorful, and the almond extract added a lovely touch. I'll definitely be making this again!