Cakes & Bread
French Financiers with Crispy Almond Crust
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
12
Level
Medium
Financiers are classic bite-sized French cakes with a fragrant browned butter (beurre noisette) aroma and a texture that's crispy on the outside but moist and dense with almond flavor on the inside. These little cakes are popular in Paris patisseries as a companion to afternoon tea or coffee. They taste rich, nutty, and slightly caramelized thanks to butter cooked until golden brown.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 12
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- 150 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams almond meal (almond flour)
- 150 grams powdered sugar
- 50 grams low-protein all-purpose flour
- 5 large egg whites
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds for topping
- 1 tbsp extra butter for greasing the mold
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Make the browned butter: heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown and gives off a fragrant nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, strain, and set aside until slightly warm.
- 2 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a financier mold or mini muffin pan with butter and set aside.
- 3 In a large bowl, combine the almond meal, powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed and lump-free.
- 4 Add the egg whites to the dry mixture and whisk gently until the batter is smooth and evenly combined; there's no need to whip it until fluffy.
- 5 Add the honey and vanilla extract, and stir until well combined.
- 6 Pour in the still-warm browned butter little by little, stirring constantly until the batter is smooth and glossy.
- 7 Cover the batter with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best flavor.
- 8 Pour the batter into the mold until about 3/4 full, then sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- 9 Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center feels springy when lightly pressed.
- 10 Remove from the oven and let cool briefly in the mold before removing and serving.
💡 Tips
• Don't skip the browned butter step, as it's the key to the financier's signature aroma — just be careful not to burn it, or it will taste bitter.
• Resting the batter in the refrigerator helps the flavors meld together and improves the cake's texture when baked.
• Use a silicone financier mold so the cakes release easily without sticking.
• Store financiers in an airtight container; they'll keep for 3-4 days and taste even better on the second day.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
180 kkal
Calories (kcal)
4 gramg
Protein
13 gramg
Fat
13 gramg
Carbs
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