Butterkuchen — German Butter Cake
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeA simple yeasted sheet cake studded with butter chunks and sliced almonds, baked until golden with a caramelized top. Northern German tradition.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 packet yeast
- 0.5 cup warm milk
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 0.75 cup cold butter, cubed
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- 1
Make yeast dough with flour, yeast, milk, sugar, and egg. Let rise 45 minutes.
- 2
Press dough onto a lined baking sheet. Poke dimples with your finger.
- 3
Push butter cubes into the dimples. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining sugar.
- 4
Bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
