Upgrade Your Baking Game with This Classic Financier Almond Tea Cake Recipe!

Financier (French Almond Tea Cake)

If you’re looking for a delicious pastry to go with your tea or coffee, look no further than French Financiers. These little almond cakes are rich, buttery, and simply delicious. In this article, we’ll go over the origins of the financier, its ingredients and preparation, and give you some tips on how to make them perfectly.

What are financiers and where do they come from?

Financiers are a classic French pastry made with almond flour, butter, sugar, and beaten egg whites. They’re believed to have originated in the late 19th century in the financial district of Paris, where a pastry chef named Lasne created the cake to please the bankers who worked there. The cake was named Financier after the bankers who enjoyed it.

Ingredients and preparation

Financiers are relatively easy to prepare and require only a few main ingredients. You’ll need the following ingredients to make these delicious cakes:

• Ingredients 1/2 cup 
• unsalted butter 1/2 
• cup almond flour 
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
•  1/4 cup all-purpose flour 
• 3 egg whites
•  1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter turns a golden brown color, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
3. In a bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, flour and salt.
4. In another bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks.
5. Fold the beaten egg whites into the dry mixture.
6. Add the vanilla extract to the cooled butter and stir the mixture.
7. Add the butter to the batter and stir until everything is well combined.
8. Grease a muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
9. Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each tin about 2/3 full.
10. bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cakes are golden brown on top.

Tips for making perfect financiers

While making financiers is relatively easy, there are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind to ensure your cakes turn out perfectly every time.

Use a non-stick muffin tin

Financiers tend to stick to the muffin tins. That’s why it’s important to use a non-stick muffin tin or line the tin with muffin cups to prevent sticking.

Allow the butter to cool

It’s important to let the butter cool completely before you add it to the batter. If the butter is too hot, it’ll cook the egg whites and ruin the consistency of the cake.

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form

Beating the egg whites to stiff peaks is important to make the financiers light and fluffy. If the egg whites aren’t beaten properly, the tarts will be dense and heavy.

Experiment with flavors

While classic financiers are made with almond flour, you can experiment with different flavors by using other nut flour such as pistachio or hazelnut flour.

Financiers are a classic French pastry that is easy to prepare and delicious to eat. With their rich, buttery flavor and light, fluffy texture, they’re the perfect treat for teatime or any other time. Experiment with different flavors, try different nut flours and enjoy the deliciousness of this classic pastry.