Orange Chocolate Friands
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These orange chocolate friands are one of my favorite quick treats to whip up when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of friands is that they come together in just 45 minutes total, making them perfect for unexpected guests or a spontaneous dessert craving. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that make indulging feel a little bit better, and the bright citrus really brings out its richness in the most delightful way. What I love most is how simple the technique is, even though the flavor tastes far more impressive than the minimal effort required. These little cakes are moist, elegant, and honestly foolproof.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(for flaky layers)
- 100 gconfectioner's sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter(softened)
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 50 mlorange juice(freshly squeezed)
- 20 gorange zest(grated)
- 150 gdark chocolate(chopped)
- 20 gcocoa powder(unsweetened)
- 5 gsalt
- 100 ggranulated sugar(for dusting)
- 50 mlvegetable oil
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioner's sugar, and cocoa powder.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, and orange juice.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 5
Add the flour, salt, and vegetable oil to the dough. Mix until the dough comes together in a ball.
- 6
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to a thickness of about 3mm (1/8 inch).
Tip: Use a ruler to ensure even thickness.
- 7
Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a long log.
- 8
Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2cm (1 inch) of space between each pastry.
- 9
Bake the pastries for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 10
While the pastries are baking, melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 10-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until smooth and glossy.
- 11
Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
Tip: Allow to cool completely before glazing.
- 12
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the pastries and dust with confectioner's sugar.
Tip: Optional: add a sprinkle of orange zest for extra flavor and color.
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