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Financier Recipe
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Financier Recipe

Financiers are small almond-flavored cakes with a light, moist crumb created from almond flour, egg whites, powdered sugar, and butter. The batter is gently mixed to preserve airiness, poured into molds, and topped with sliced almonds for a delicate crunch. Baked at a high temperature, these classic French cakes develop a subtle nutty flavor and golden exterior. They are often enjoyed as a refined tea-time treat or light dessert.

Prep Time
18 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 Pieces
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 30 g (1 oz) almond flour
  • 30 g (1 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg white
  • 80 g (2⅘ oz) powdered sugar
  • 50 g (1¾ oz) butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • almonds optional, sliced

Instructions

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  1. Combine almond flour and all-purpose flour together.
  2. Using a stand mixer or electronic hand mixer. Beat the egg white and powdered sugar until snowy or until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently incorporate the flour mixture. Slowly add butter and vanilla extract until the batter becomes smooth. DO NOT over mix.
  4. Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a plastic bag, with one of the edges snipped off. Add the batter into financiers mold. Top each financier cake with a few sliced almonds. Bake at 220°C (428°F) for 12 minutes.

Notes

  • Use a digital kitchen scale for precise measurement; fine differences affect the cake's texture.
  • Avoid converting grams to cups or tablespoons to maintain recipe accuracy.
  • Piping the batter into molds helps produce evenly sized financiers with a consistent bake.
  • Sliced almonds on top add a subtle crunch and nutty aroma to each cake.

Nutrition Information

Serving 16g Calories 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 26mg (1%) Potassium 9mg (0%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 78IU (2%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Serving 16g
Calories 62kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 9mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 78IU 2%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.