Dutch butter cake with apricot twist (Boterkoek)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Buttery, chewy Dutch butter cake with a sweet apricot twist (Boterkoek)

Dutch butter cake with apricot twist (Boterkoek)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

539

Sugar

36g

Fat

34g

Boterkoek is a traditional Dutch butter cake that is typically eaten with coffee or tea as a mid-morning or afternoon snack. The recipe is very simple, using basic ingredients such as flour, butter and sugar. This version incorporates dried apricots for added sweetness and crunch, as well as a glug of ginger syrup for extra zing. The result is a chewy, buttery cake that's hard to resist.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 20cm (8 inch) springform cake tin with parchment paper.
2.	In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, caster sugar and salt.
3.	Cut the chilled butter into small cubes and rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
4.	Press half of the mixture evenly into the prepared cake tin using the back of a spoon.
5.	Finely chop the soaked dried apricots and scatter them on top of the cake mixture, followed by a sprinkle of flaked almonds.
6.	Pour the ginger syrup over the top.
7.	Add the milk to the remaining cake mixture and mix until just combined.
8.	Crumble the remaining mixture in clumps over the apricots.
9.	Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
10.	Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This classic Dutch butter cake has a delicious almondy taste and is a perfect accompaniment to tea or coffee.

The dried apricot twist adds a subtle sweetness and texture, taking the cake to another level.

CONS

This cake is high in saturated fats and sugar, so it is best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake is not particularly healthy, however, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Dried apricots are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, potassium and copper.

	250 g flour
	175 g caster sugar
	1 pinch salt
	225 g chilled butter
	100 g soaked dried apricots
	50 g flaked almonds
	2 tablespoons ginger syrup
	1 tablespoon milk