Dutch Classic Butter Cake/Boterkoek Recipe/Dutch Almond 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.

Cream together softened butter and sugar for 1 minute.

Add egg and cream for one more minute.

Add vanilla extract and almond extract and mix to combine.

Add flour and mix to combine until you have a thick dough.

Grease the baking tray.

Place the dough in the baking tray and press down with hand or spatula to flatten and smooth out the dough.

Beat together egg yolk and water to make egg wash.

Brush the cake with egg wash, applying two layers.

Sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

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