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Slices of German butter cake topped with powdered sugar on a white plate.

German Butter Cake - Butterkuchen

Angela Schofield
This German butter cake has a moist cake layer covered with a crispy almond layer and tastes just like it came straight from a German bakery.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Cakes
Cuisine German
Servings 12 cake slices
Calories 489 kcal

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract

For the topping:

  • 4 tbsp. milk
  • 9 tbsp. butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400 F. (If you use a dark baking pan, reduce the heat to 375 F)
  • Add all ingredient for the dough to a large bowl and mix until just combined. Make sure to don´t incorporated too much air. The air could cause a collapse during baking.
  • Grease a baking pan or casserole dish. I use a clear casserole dish 9x13.
  • Pour the dough into the pan and spread out evenly.
  • Add butter and milk into a small sauce pan and melt on low heat.
  • Add the sugar and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Add the vanilla extract and the almond slices to the sauce pan and combine well.
  • Spread the almond mixture evenly over the dough.
  • Bake for about 20 - 25 min. at 400 F. (If you use a dark baking pan, reduce the heat to 375 F)
  • Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar. (optional)

Notes

TIPS:
  • Ensure that your baking pan or casserole dish is at least 2 inches deep to prevent the cake from overflowing.
  • To further prevent spillage, place a baking pan underneath the casserole dish before placing it in the oven.

Nutrition

Yield: 1 pieceCalories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 9gFat: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 35gNet Carbohydrates: 52g