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Ingredients for - Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake)
How to cook deliciously - Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake)
1. Stage
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Stage
Whisk eggs in a small bowl; reserve about 1 tablespoon for brushing over dough. Whisk flour and baking powder together in another bowl.
3. Stage
Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in beaten eggs, then stir in almond extract. Stir in flour mixture by hand using a sturdy spoon; dough will be stiff.
4. Stage
Press 1/2 of the dough into each prepared pan. Press almond slices into dough, then brush reserved egg over top.
5. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool, then cut into wedges to serve.