ALMOND CAKES
The little rectangular almond cakes known as financiers are sold in many of the best pastry shops in Paris. Perfect financiers are about as addictive as chocolate, and I'd walk a mile or two for a good one. The finest have a firm, crusty exterior and a moist, almondy interior, tasting almost as if they were filled with almond paste.
Provided by Patricia Wells
Categories Cake Dessert Bake Almond Potluck
Yield Makes 21 2 x 4-inch (5 x 10-cm) financiers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F(230°C).
- With a pastry brush, use the 2 tablespoons melted butter to thoroughly butter the financier molds. Arrange them side by side, but not touching, on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet with the buttered molds in the freezer to resolidify the butter and make the financiers easier to unmold.
- In a large bowl, combine the almonds, sugar, flour, and salt. Mix to blend. Add the egg whites and mix until thoroughly blended. Add the 3/4 cup butter and mix until thoroughly blended. The mixture will be fairly thin and pourable.
- Spoon the batter into the molds, filling them almost to the rim. Place the baking sheet in the center of the oven. Bake until the financiers just being to rise, about 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to 400°F(205°C). Bake until the financiers are a light, delicate brown and begin to firm up, about another 7 minutes. Turn off the oven heat and let the financiers rest in the oven until firm, about another 7 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the financiers cool in the molds for 10 minutes. Unmold. (Note: Wash molds immediately with a stiff brush in hot water without detergent so that they retain their seasoning.) The financiers may be stored in an airtight container for several days.
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Brock Dodson
[email protected]I made these almond cakes for my friends and they raved about them! They said they were the best almond cakes they'd ever had.
Whyatte Snee
[email protected]These almond cakes are so good! I love the combination of the almond flavor and the moist texture. They're also very easy to make.
Mohammad Noor Hossain
[email protected]I've been making these almond cakes for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
ruthie rosendahl
[email protected]These almond cakes are delicious! I love the nutty flavor and the moist texture. They're also very easy to make.
Shoel baga
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my almond cakes turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
LEON MUNASHE
[email protected]These almond cakes are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Youssef Amr mohamed
[email protected]I made these almond cakes for my family and they loved them! They're so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.
Idoko David
[email protected]These almond cakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.
Itx Zaini Naqvi
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these almond cakes because I'm not a big fan of almonds. But I was pleasantly surprised! They were really good. The almond flavor was mild and the cakes were moist and fluffy.
Keely Edwards
[email protected]These almond cakes are delicious! The almond flavor is subtle and not overpowering. They're also very moist and have a nice crumb.
Jz Lover134
[email protected]I've made these almond cakes several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Michael Boulanger
[email protected]These almond cakes were a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the delicate flavor and moist texture. I'll definitely be making them again.