Traditional German Butter Cake

Traditional German Butter Cake is often served in the afternoon when having Coffee & Cake time with close friends and neighbours. I remember this recipe so deeply as it tastes so buttery, sweet and I learnt this cake as my very first baking recipe back in Grade 1. A perfect cake for any special occasions !! Traditionally, you would make this with some yeast but over the years, I have adjusted this recipe, as I am personally not a big fan of the yeast smell and taste. A simple but yet very satisfying recipe anyone would love !!!

Traditional German Butter Cake

Base
2 eggs
75g caster sugar
150 ml melted unsalted butter
140 g plain flour
2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon almond extract
100 ml whole milk

Topping
75g unsalted butter
75g caster sugar
1,5 tablespoon all purpose flour
75g flaked almonds
1 tablespoon whole milk

Step 1:
Make the base: whip sugar and eggs until thick and pale. Stir in butter, then add half of the milk, half of the flour-baking powder mixture, stir, and add in the rest of the milk and flour. Stir well and pour into a 1,3 litre tin. Cook the base in 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Step 2:

Mean while make the topping: Place all ingredients in to a pan and let come to boil. Take the half baked cake out of the oven, spread the topping on the cake and bake until a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean and the top is cooked golden.

Enjoy !!!