Ruby Chocolate Friands
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These ruby chocolate friands are one of my favorite quick bakes when I'm craving something elegant but don't have much time. With just 45 minutes from start to table, they're perfect for busy weeknights or last minute guests. The ruby chocolate gives these tender little cakes a stunning pink hue and a naturally sweet flavor, while the cocoa powder adds depth and antioxidants that make indulging just a bit better for you. Best of all, the ingredient list is short and uses pantry staples you probably already have, so there's no need for a special shopping trip.
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Ingredients
- 400 gruby chocolate
- 150 gbutter
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 3 eggegg
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 6 gbaking powder
- 3 gsalt
- 60 gruby cocoa powder
- 120 mlunsalted milk
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift well to remove lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to beat well to combine.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the Ruby chocolate and Ruby cocoa powder.
Tip: Make sure to whisk well to combine.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Tip: Make sure to alternate well to avoid lumps.
- 7
Add the sifted flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Tip: Make sure to not overmix.
- 8
Spoon the batter into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
Tip: Make sure to fill the piping bag completely.
- 9
Pipe the batter onto the prepared baking sheet in small, round shapes.
Tip: Make sure to leave about 2.5 cm of space between each friand.
- 10
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are just slightly soft.
Tip: Make sure to check frequently to avoid overbaking.
- 11
Allow the friands to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Tip: Make sure to let them cool completely to avoid breakage.
- 12
Serve and enjoy!
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