Holland Boterkoek

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Traditional Holland Boterkoek recipe for your tea time snack

by The Chefin Cake

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

275

Sugar

20g

Fat

16g

Holland Boterkoek, also known as Butter Cake, is a traditional Dutch dessert that is commonly served during afternoon tea. It’s a simple cake that is buttery and naturally flavored with almond extract. The cake is soft and chewy on the inside, with a crispy crust on top. This delicious cake can be enjoyed as a dessert or tea-time snack, and it pairs well with a cup of coffee or tea. This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients, making it a perfect last-minute treat to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9 inch pie dish.
2.	In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until smooth.
3.	Beat in the almond extract and egg until well combined.
4.	In another bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
5.	Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until well combined.
6.	Press the dough evenly into the prepared pie dish.
7.	Brush the top with beaten egg yolk.
8.	Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.

PROS

This cake is easy to make and tastes amazing with its buttery and almond flavors.
It can be enjoyed as a dessert or tea time snack.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and fat due to its butter content.
It should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Almonds are a great source of protein and healthy fats that can help reduce bad cholesterol levels and improve heart health.

	2/3 cup butter , softened
	1 cup white sugar
	1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
	1 egg , beaten
	1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
	1/2 teaspoon baking powder