Boterkoek Dutch Butter Cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while margarine is often less expensive.

almond extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: none

Vanilla extract is more commonly available and offers a different flavor profile.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: none

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.

Whisk eggs in a small bowl; reserve about 1 tablespoon for brushing over dough.

Whisk flour and baking powder together in another bowl.

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.

Press 1/2 of the dough into each prepared pan.

Press almond slices into dough, then brush reserved egg over top.

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Let cool, then cut into wedges to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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