Dutch Butter Cake (Boterkoek) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 beaten egg, divided
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350. Cream butter, sugar and almond flavoring until fluffy. Add beaten egg, reserving 1 teaspoons.
Add flour, salt and baking powder. Mix until combined in a solid dough.
Press into parchment-lined 9-inch round baking dish.
Brush with remaining egg. Score crosswise in two directions, (making diamond shapes), with a fork.
Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes until top is golden.
Allow to cool before removing and cutting into 12 portions.