Vanilla Financiers
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These delicate vanilla financiers are one of my favorite quick treats to whip up when I'm craving something special but don't have much time. Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, they're incredibly straightforward to make and won't break the bank since most of these ingredients are pantry staples. The almonds in these little cakes aren't just delicious, they're packed with vitamin E and healthy fats that support heart health too. The combination of vanilla extract, buttery richness, and that subtle almond flavor creates something that tastes far more impressive than the minimal effort required. Trust me, once you make a batch of these, they'll become your go to recipe for impressing guests or treating yourself.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 10 mlpure vanilla extract
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120 mlwhole milk
- 100 gfinely chopped almonds
- 20 gconfectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C (335°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to remove lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter, or the cakes will become dense.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add the milk and whisk until the batter is smooth.
Tip: The batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 6
Fold in the chopped almonds and confectioner's sugar.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter at this stage.
- 7
Spoon the batter into a buttered and floured 20cm (8 inch) ring or Bundt pan.
Tip: Make sure to grease the pan properly to prevent the cakes from sticking.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during the baking time.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't disturb the cakes until they have cooled completely.
- 10
Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Serve the cakes at room temperature, or store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- 11
Dust the cakes with confectioner's sugar before serving.
Tip: This adds an extra touch of elegance to the presentation.
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