Dutch Boterkoek

By mitzzy

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease a 9 inch round cake pan or pie plate.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, sugar and almond extract
until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
3. Blend in the egg. Combine the flour and baking powder;
stir into the mixture using a sturdy spoon until dough forms a ball.
4. Press the dough into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes
in the preheated oven, until the top is light golden brown.
5. When cool, slice into wedges to serve.