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==Description==
Butter cake. A rich full cake with a strong butter taste.
==Ingredients==
* 2 cups flour
* 1 tsp baking powder
* ⅔ cup sugar
* 8 oz unsalted butter, med-hard consistency
* 1 tsp almond extract
* 1 pinch salt
* 1 egg yolk
* ½ egg white
* slivered almonds (optional) 
==Directions==
# Grease a 1½ x 8" round cake pan and dust it with flour.
# Mix the flour, baking powder, and sugar. 
# Cut in the butter.
# Make very sure that the butter is neither too hard nor too soft (remove from fridge 1 hour before using)
# Mix well.
# Add almond extract, salt, and egg yolk. 
# Mix well or just grease your hands and knead the dough, until it is very smooth.
# Place the dough into the prepared pan and press down firmly.
# Brush the top generously with the egg white.
# Slivered almonds may be placed on the top of the cake for extra flavor.
# Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
# Allow to cool thoroughly before serving.
Category:Dutch Desserts
Category:Dutch Baking
Category:Cake Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Almond extract Recipes