Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake) Recipe

Recipe by: COOKS2MUCH

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

Directions

1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8 inch round cake pans, or 9 inch pie plates.
2In 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.
3Press 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.
4Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Cut into wedges to serve.

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