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Financiers are small and buttery almond cakes commonly found in French patisserie. The financier recipe is made of almond flour, all-purpose flour, egg whites, sugar and butter.
Financier Cake
Financiers are little almond butter cakes available in France.
The cakes are absolutely delicious, with sponge cake texture, buttery and sweet. It’s my favorite French pastry.
This homemade French financier recipe is easy and the best!
Recipe Ingredients
Despite its complex flavors, French financier recipe calls for only a few ingredients:
- Egg white
- Sugar
- Almond flour
- All purpose flour
- Melted butter
- Vanilla extract
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Financiers
Step 1. Combine almond flour and all-purpose flour together.
Step 2. Using a stand mixer or electronic hand mixer. Beat the egg white and powdered sugar until snowy or until soft peaks form.
Step 3. Gently incorporate the flour mixture. Slowly add butter and vanilla extract until the batter becomes smooth. DO NOT over mix.
Step 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.
Where Can I Get the Financier Mold
There are two types of molds. Traditional, the mold looks like a rectangle gold bar and they comes in individual unit or a pan.
I used a mini silicone financier mold, which I bought on Amazon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each financier cake is only 62 calories.
What To Serve With This Recipe
Serve these little almond cakes with other pastry and sweet treats. For a French-style afternoon tea, I recommend the following recipes.
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Financier Recipe
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
- sliced almonds, optional
Instructions
- Combine almond flour and all-purpose flour together.
- Using a stand mixer or electronic hand mixer. Beat the egg white and powdered sugar until snowy or until soft peaks form.
- Gently incorporate the flour mixture. Slowly add butter and vanilla extract until the batter becomes smooth. DO NOT over mix.
- 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.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can these be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze them. Let the financiers cool completely, then wrap them well or place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.