Vanilla Financiers
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Delicate French cakes with a hint of vanilla and a light, airy texture.
Ella x
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
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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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