Financiers (Brown Butter Almond Cakes)

Financiers (Brown Butter Almond Cakes) ingredients

• 100 g unsalted butter
• 60 g almond flour
• 100 g powdered sugar
• 20 g all-purpose flour
• 3 large egg whites
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.125 tsp pinch of salt
• 12 mini financier molds (or mini muffin tin)

How to make Financiers (Brown Butter Almond Cakes)

1. Brown the Butter: In a small, light-colored saucepan, melt 100g unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter foams, then turns golden brown, and small brown bits form at the bottom. This process takes about 5-8 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and pour the brown butter through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl, discarding the browned solids. Let it cool slightly.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 60g almond flour, 100g powdered sugar, 20g all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until thoroughly combined and lump-free.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, lightly whisk 3 large egg whites with 0.5 tsp vanilla extract until just foamy (do not whip to stiff peaks).
4. Mix Batter: Pour the whisked egg whites into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Gradually add the still-warm, but not hot, brown butter to the batter, stirring until fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
5. Chill Batter: Cover the batter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. This chilling step helps the flavors meld and prevents the financiers from spreading too much during baking, giving them a better texture.
6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Molds: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and lightly flour your 12 mini financier molds (or a mini muffin tin), tapping out any excess flour. If using silicone molds, a light grease is usually sufficient.
7. Fill Molds and Bake: Fill each mold about two-thirds full with the chilled batter. You can pipe it in or spoon it carefully. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the financiers are golden brown around the edges, slightly puffed in the center, and spring back when lightly touched.
8. Cool and Serve: Remove the financiers from the oven and let them cool in the molds for 5 minutes. Then, invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Financiers are best enjoyed the day they are baked. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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