Description
Delight in these delicate Matcha Financiers, a perfect blend of nutty almond flavor and vibrant green tea powder. These small, moist French-style cakes are made with browned butter and a hint of honey, offering a subtle sweetness and a unique earthy twist from the matcha. Ideal for tea time or a light snack, they bake quickly into elegant, bite-sized treats with a tender crumb and slightly crisp edges.
Ingredients
Butter
- ⅔ cup / 150g unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients
- ⅔ cup / 133g granulated sugar
- 1 cup / 100g almond flour
- 5 tablespoons / 50g cake flour
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 4 egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter a mini muffin pan to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Brown the butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a small pan over medium heat, swirling regularly. Continue cooking until the milk solids brown and the butter releases a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let the browned butter cool.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, almond flour, cake flour, matcha powder, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Whisk in the honey and egg whites into the dry mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine with browned butter: Gradually whisk the cooled browned butter into the batter until thoroughly combined, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Fill and bake: Evenly divide the batter among 12 wells of the prepared mini muffin pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the financiers cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to better control the salt level in the recipe.
- Browned butter adds a rich, nutty flavor crucial for authentic financiers.
- Be careful not to overbake; financiers should be moist and tender inside.
- The mini muffin pan size is important for uniform baking and shaping.
- Store finished financiers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a stronger matcha flavor, you can increase matcha powder to 3 tablespoons, but it may intensify bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
