Dark Chocolate Financiers
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These dark chocolate financiers are my go to when I want something decadent but don't have all day in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes total from start to table, they're surprisingly quick to pull together. Dark chocolate isn't just delicious, it's actually loaded with antioxidants that are good for you, so you can feel a little better about indulging. The best part is how simple they are to make with basic pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand. I love serving these little gems with fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to balance all that rich chocolate flavor.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 gsugar
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 12 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 120 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 250 gdark chocolate chips(chopped)
- 50 ggranulated sugar(for dusting)
- 60 mlheavy cream
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 12 gflaky sea salt(for finishing)
- 100 gfresh raspberries(optional)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20cm square baking tin with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone mat for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the cocoa powder to avoid lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for a lighter texture.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix to maintain the delicate crumb.
- 5
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until smooth and glossy.
- 6
Fold the melted chocolate into the batter until well combined.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula for the best results.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Don't overfill to ensure even baking.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 9
Dust the financiers with granulated sugar and finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Tip: Optional: top with fresh raspberries for a pop of color.
- 10
Serve warm and enjoy!
Tip: These financiers are best consumed within a day of baking.
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