התמונה להמחשה בלבדBoterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake)
Cooking With KidsA classic European pastry distinguished by its rich, dense, and remarkably tender texture, blending the delightful softness of a cake with the crispness of a premium butter cookie. The precise harmony between the caressing sweetness of dulce de leche and notes of dark chocolate creates a truly indulgent and comforting experience, perfect for elegant entertaining or a serene moment with a hot beverage.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
1Preheat the oven to 180°C/350˚F (conventional oven).
2Place the softened butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk until creamy.- 3Add the flour and salt and knead by hand until you have a smooth dough. Divide into two pieces.
- 4Line the base of a square or round cake tin with baking parchment (not a springform tin) and place the first half of the pastry on top. Flatten with your fingers and a spoon.
- 5Using a teaspoon, sprinkle dollops of dulce de leche over the base. Sprinkle with the chopped chocolate and cover with the second half of the pastry.
- 6This is a bit trickier, but if you don’t get it right, don’t worry, it’ll be fine once it’s baked! Brush the pastry with the beaten egg.
- 7Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. It will be wobbly. That's because butter cake only firms up when it cools.
- 8Cut into small pieces when it has cooled completely!
- 9Storing: Store in an airtight container outside of the fridge for about 2-3 days or in the fridge for 5 days. Freeze for up to three months.
Ingredients
- 200g Butter
- 200g Sugar
- 250g All purpose flour
- 1 Salt
- 200g Dulce de leche
- 75g Dark Chocolate
- 1 beaten Egg
Nutrition
- Calories
- 901
- Protein
- 9.3g
- Carbs
- 108.9g
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Age 9+
Confident cook
- Read the steps
- Portion and shape
Adults only
Grown-up task
- Use heat
- Handle sharp tools
Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.
Skills Kids Practice
- Following instructions
- Fine motor skills
- Counting
- Teamwork
A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.
Chef tips
To get that perfect Dutch butter cake texture, be careful not to overwork the dough—stop as soon as the butter is fully incorporated. Let it cool completely before slicing so it sets properly and stays incredibly soft. Add a dash of high-quality almond extract for extra flavor. Let the kids help by using a fork to create the classic diamond pattern on top before baking—they'll love being part of making this festive treat!
Culinary reasoning
A classic European pastry distinguished by its rich, dense, and remarkably tender texture, blending the delightful softness of a cake with the crispness of a premium butter cookie. The precise harmony between the caressing sweetness of dulce de leche and notes of dark chocolate creates a truly indulgent and comforting experience, perfect for elegant entertaining or a serene moment with a hot beverage.
