5 from 20 votes
Blackberry Financiers
Blackberry Financiers are small almond cakes featuring nutty browned butter and fresh blackberries arranged on top. Their texture is moist and tender with a golden crust. The use of browned butter adds depth, while the honey naturally sweetens and moistens the batter. These bite-sized cakes are suitable for tea time or a light dessert.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
20
people
Calories:
144 kcal
Course:
Cake
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter plus 5 tablespoons, unsalted
- 1 cup almonds sliced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar plus 2 tablespoons, additional for dusting
- 5 egg large, whites
- 2 tablespoons honey
- vegetable oil nonstick spray
- 2 cups blackberry fresh or frozen, thawed, halved
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until browned bits begin to form, frequently scraping the bottom of the pan. Continue to simmer until fragrant and dark brown but not burnt, about 6 to 7 minutes. Scrape the butter and all the browned bits into a medium bowl and let cool for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, process the almonds and flour in a food processor until the nuts are finely ground. Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Add the egg whites and mix until smooth, then fold in the honey.
- Fold the browned butter into the batter. Do ahead: The batter can be made up to 3 days in advance. Cover and chill.
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Coat the muffin cups with nonstick spray. Pour 1 generous tablespoon of batter into each prepared muffin cup and top with 3 to 4 blackberry halves.
- Bake until the cakes are golden brown and just cooked through, about 15 to 16 minutes. Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature, dusting with powdered sugar just before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
20people
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 20people | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.