Easy Almond Flour Financiers Tea Cakes (Better Than a Bakery!)

These easy almond financiers are the perfect mixture of sweet and buttery, made with almond flour, egg whites, sugar, and nutty browned butter (beurre noisette). These small, French almond flour cakes are naturally gluten-free friendly with just a simple adaptation! If you’ve been intimidated by French pastry, this recipe will change your mind—no fancy equipment needed.

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5 tablespoons (71 g) butter
¾ cup (85 g) blanched almond flour
½ cup (113 g) granulated sugar
3 tablespoons (30 g) all-purpose flour or gluten free flour, or cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup (75 g) egg whites
½ teaspoon almond extract, optional
Optional Turbinado sugar, chopped chocolate, raspberries, blackberries, or slivered almonds for tops

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Find measurements, tips, and printable instructions at [https://www.mamagourmand.com/financier-recipe/ 

❤️WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE❤️
❋ Nutty Brown Butter: The secret ingredient that gives these cakes an incredible depth of flavor.
❋ Uses Leftover Egg Whites: The perfect recipe to use up whites after making curd or crème brûlée.
❋ Quick & Elegant: Looks like a fancy bakery item but comes together in minutes
❋ Versatile Toppings: Delicious plain, or topped with raspberries, chocolate, or sliced almonds.
❋ Crisp Edges, Chewy Center: The hallmark texture of a perfect financier.
 
👩‍🍳ADDITIONAL RECIPES👩‍🍳
Gluten Free Banana Bars with Browned Butter Frosting: https://www.mamagourmand.com/banana-bars/
Italian Almond Paste Cookies: https://www.mamagourmand.com/almond-paste-cookies/
Almond Flour Lemon Cake:
 
🛒WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Mini Muffin Pan: https://amzn.to/3MIgfTG
Almond Flour: https://amzn.to/4qLuOUv
Small Cookie Scoop: https://amzn.to/3OVN7cj

CHAPTERS:
0:00 What are Financiers?
0:20 Making the Brown Butter (Beurre Noisette)
2:15 Mixing the Dry Ingredients
2:57 Combining Wet and Dry Ingredients
3:41 Filling the Molds (Traditional vs Muffin Tin)
5:29 Top Flavor Variations (Berries, Almonds, Chocolate)
6:36 Baking for Golden Edges
7:31 Removing from Pan
8:37 The Taste Test: Crisp Outside, Soft Inside

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