Butterkuchen Quick and Easy Pastry

Indulge in the comforting simplicity of Butterkuchen Quick and Easy Pastry—an effortless German butter cake that comes together in minutes yet tastes like a bakery delight. With its soft, fluffy yeast dough enriched with milk, egg, and vanilla, this recipe creates a tender base that is generously topped with buttery pockets, a crunchy sugar crust, and optional almond slices for added texture and flavor. Perfectly golden and slightly caramelized on top, this treat is ready in under an hour, making it ideal for impromptu gatherings or a cozy weeknight dessert. Serve it warm or at room temperature for an irresistible pastry that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea. Effortless, homemade, and utterly delicious—this classic Butterkuchen will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 g All-purpose flour
• 7 g Dry yeast
• 80 g Granulated sugar
• 120 ml Milk
• 100 g Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 30 g Almond slices (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Warm the milk slightly (lukewarm, about 37°C or 98°F) and stir in the dry yeast along with 1 teaspoon of the sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, salt, and the yeast mixture. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and 50g of the softened butter.

Step 3

Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer using the dough hook until you get a smooth, elastic dough. This should take about 8-10 minutes.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release any air bubbles and roll it out to fit the baking dish.

Step 7

Using your fingers, create shallow indentations all over the surface of the dough. Dot the remaining 50g of softened butter evenly across the dough, pressing it gently into the indentations.

Step 8

Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the top. If desired, scatter almond slices for added texture and flavor.

Step 9

Bake the Butterkuchen in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.

Step 10

Allow it to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature as a delightful dessert or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(654.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2300.4

Total Fat 109.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 449.0mg	0%
Sodium 1361.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 287.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 88.4g
Protein 46.5g	0%

Vitamin D 157.5IU	0%
Calcium 318.5mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 917.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.4%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 49.5%